Scale Clerk

About the role

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.

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.
• Cooky/coordinator with plant operators to ensure the correct mix and tonnage are loaded according to the specific customer order.
• Coordinate with plant operators to ensure the correct mix and tonnage are loaded according to the specific customer order.
• Provide essential customer service and communicate effectively with plant operators and drivers to ensure a seamless loading process.
• 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.

Qualifications

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

Additional Details

• Physical Requirements: You must be able to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods to manage high-volume truck traffic. You are required to walk across steep, rough, or uneven terrain. You must also be able to climb stairs (to access scale houses or inspect equipment). The position requires the ability to lift at least 50 lbs. You will also need to bend, stand, and crouch frequently to manage files, paperwork, and housekeeping.
• Travel: On-site, must be willing to travel between different plant locations.
• Working Conditions: All duties require outside assignments and require periods of work in all weather conditions, cold, wet, dry and dusty. Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85 dBs.

Disclaimers

In addition to the primary responsibilities outlined, the successful candidate may be expected to take on other tasks and assignments as required, including but not limited to duties outside the typical scope of the role to support overall team operations and organizational needs. Flexibility and adaptability to evolving job demands are essential.