Job Title: Scale Person
Division: Gravel and Asphalt Materials
Supervisor: Lead Scale Operator
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Job Summary:
The primary duty of the scale person is to weigh(scale) internal & External trucks in and out of Geneva Rock aggregate pits and asphalt plants. To do so, scale personnel must obtain accurate information from many drivers & enter it into our ticketing software to create tickets for customers, drivers, and the billing department. Help customers with locations of materials and communicate with team members. You will also perform work at the asphalt plant; scale team members are responsible for safely loading hot asphalt from the overhead silos into each truck.
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Duties and Responsibilities:
• Visualize, fulfill, and implement the company vision and core values.
• Sustain lean practices.
• Gather the required billing information from drivers, such as material, PO numbers, and delivery addresses, to create tickets for customers and GRP jobs.
• Complete credit card transactions for COD customers
• Turn in or scan tickets daily for the accounts receivable department.
• Communicate with other scale team members, dispatchers, and sales teams to ensure correct orders go out.
• Open and close scale houses and lock any doors or windows.
• Uphold an insurable driving record.
• Keep scale house organized and clean and always ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
• Maintain Daily Tyfoom training and weekly toolbox training.
Additional Asphalt Scale Duties:
• Safely drop hot asphalt into trucks.
• Communicate with asphalt plant operators to adjust tonnages for internal and external customers.
• Communicate with the Lab technicians for samples and questions about mix designs or issues.
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Education and/or Experience:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
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Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• Sitting: 90% of the time.
• Standing: 10% of the time.
• Wight lifted: Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Physical Movement: It may frequently involve reaching, grabbing, and holding objects.
• Speaking / Listening: Scale team members need to communicate effectively with customers, supervisors, and drivers. They also need to be able to follow instructions and safety requirements.
• Working Conditions: Most of the time is spent in an air-conditioned office environment. Must be able to work long and irregular hours (early and late) during the busy season. Position may be subject to layoff during slow season.
• Shift Work (Schedule): The schedule will vary based on demand. 9+ hour shifts, days, swings, weekends, or overnight shifts are highly possible.
o Scale personnel receive a daily callout informing them where to report to work the following day.
o Locations may include Tooele County, Utah County, Salt Lake County, Davis Weber County, or Juab County.
• Drug Screening: Pre-employment drug testing and quarterly random drug tests are required. Geneva Rock has a zero-tolerance policy for the safety of customers and other team members.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Public relations and communication skills
• Basic knowledge of construction industry
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to resolve customer complaints regarding drivers and materials.
• Basic math skills
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Keyboard and 10 key skills helpful
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Training and Development:
• New Employee Orientation
• Customer Service
• Dealing with Difficult People or non-English speaking people
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of duties and responsibilities required of the employee. It reflects management’s assignment of key functions; it does not prescribe or limit the tasks that may be assigned. Job descriptions are subject to change at any time. Geneva Rock is a drug free environment.