Scale House Operator

Job Title: Scale House Operator SOC code: 43-5111 FLSA Classification: Non- Exempt Department/Location: Buckland, AK Reports to: Project Manager Status: Full Time, Temporary, Duration 3 months EEO-1: Administrative Support Schedule: Normal work schedules are 12-hour days for 7 days a week. Days and hours vary based on project schedules, locations and workload. Mandatory overtime based on seasonal workload and remote work settings. Summary: Responsible for weighing trucks and ensuring that customer trucks (internal and external) do not leave the yard improperly loaded (no overweight loads). Essential Functions: - Weigh trucks and verify that loads meet weight requirements. - Ensure customer trucks (internal and external) do not leave the yard overweight. - Send transaction registers and ticket copies to the main office on a daily basis. - Record truck tare weights (empty weight) on a weekly basis. - Answer phones and take accurate messages in the absence of others. - Monitor ticket and supply levels to ensure adequate stock is maintained. - Consolidate and sign off on fuel truck deliveries for pit operations. - Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and co-workers. - Maintain cleanliness of the scale house. - Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and preferably can also perform other tasks satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Education and/or Experience: *Minimum:* - A valid driver license - Previous scale experience *Preferred:* - 2 years prior work experience Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: - The ability to positively and professionally represent the company to stakeholders, customers, regulatory agencies and the public. - The ability to understand and effectively communicate verbally with others. - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand. - The ability to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints. - The ability to travel frequently to remote project sites and stay up to several weeks at a time. - Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions. - Ability to see written and computerized data and information. - Ability to work with written and computerized data and information. - Ability to communicate information in writing so others will understand. - Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally with others. - Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team. - Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions - Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency. Physical Demands The physical demands listed below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Frequency is defined as follows: - NP = Not Present - Rare = 1–10% of the workday - Occasional = 11–33% of the workday - Frequent = 34–66% of the workday - Constant = 67–100% of the workday Activity Requirements - Sitting – Frequent - Standing – Frequent - Walking – Frequent - Reaching (Overhead, Straight Ahead, Downward) – Frequent - Bending/Stooping – Frequent - Crouching – Frequent - Kneeling – Frequent - Crawling – Frequent - Climbing (onto equipment) – Frequent - Twisting (including wrist) – Frequent - Handling – Frequent - Finger Dexterity– Constant - Feeling – Occasionally - Talking – Frequent - Hearing – Frequent - Balancing – Occasionally - Operating Foot Controls – Occasionally Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/Pulling Requirements - Frequent: Up to 10 lbs. - Occasional: Up to 10 lbs. Working Conditions: Environmental Conditions & Inherent Hazards: - Weather Exposure: Work may involve exposure to inclement weather, including rain, snow, ice, and arctic temperatures is rare. - Heat: Extreme heat is not typically present. - Noise: Frequent exposure to noise from equipment. - Vibration: Occasional exposu…