Scale Clerk

Martin Marietta • Colorado Springs, CO

11d • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Asphalt Weighmaster is responsible for the accurate weighing, ticketing, and documentation of all customer and internal vehicles entering and exiting the asphalt plant. Acting as the primary point of contact for drivers and customers, the Weighmaster ensures that all outbound loads comply with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company quality standards. This role requires a balance of technical proficiency in scale software, strong administrative skills, and a 'safety-first' mindset in a fast-paced, industrial environment.
Beyond the scale house, you provide essential customer service and communicate effectively with plant operators and drivers to ensure a seamless loading process.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or relevant experience.
• OSHA Compliance and regulations
• Technical andamp; administrative aptitude (proprietary weighing software)
• Data entry precision
• DOT
• Traffic management
• Product identification
• Effective communication (written and spoken)
• Organized
• Time management

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years in an asphalt or construction-related environment is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with heavy equipment or trucking operations is a significant plus.
• Familiarity with scale operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated truck scales and specialized software to capture tare and gross weights for asphalt and aggregate products.
• Accurately enter customer data, product codes, and haulage information into the ticketing system to produce official proof-of-purchase documents.
• Ensure all outbound trucks comply with state-specific legal weight limits (e.g., CDOT/DOT rules) to prevent overloads and potential legal infractions.
• Coordinate with plant operators to ensure the correct mix and tonnage are loaded according to the specific customer order.
• Direct incoming and outgoing truck traffic to the appropriate loading areas, ensuring a smooth and safe flow of vehicles throughout the yard.
• Act as the central communication hub between the scale house, asphalt plant Foremen, Loaders, and Dispatch teams via CB radio and telephone.
• Coordinate with Loader Operators to ensure trucks are loaded with the correct material and to report any loading discrepancies.
• Answer customer inquiries regarding product availability, pricing, and scheduling; process cash and credit sales with high accuracy.
• Research and resolve ticket discrepancies or customer complaints promptly, documenting findings for management review.
• Administer site-specific safety training and orientation for all visitors, vendors, and new drivers to ensure compliance with Martin Marietta’s safety protocols.
• Maintain meticulous daily, weekly, and monthly records of tonnage, sales activity, and inventory reconciliation.
• Maintain a clean and professional, scale house environment; perform routine checks on scale equipment to ensure operational readiness.
• Assist in tracking inventory levels by monitoring the volume of specific materials leaving the site.

Benefits

• In addition to our base compensation, we also offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage; prescription drug coverage; health savings accounts; flexible spending accounts; life, AD&D and disability insurance; 401(k) with a company match and an employer-funded defined benefit pension plan.
• Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, education/tuition assistance, an employee discount program, adoption assistance, wellness programs and more.
• Part time employees are eligible to participate in the 401k plan and receive a company match. In addition, they are eligible to start accruing service for the pension plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED