Scales Dispatcher

Description

Description
A scale dispatcher is responsible for accurately weighing outgoing loads of aggregate in accordance
with customer demands. They communicate with customers both internal and external, and coordinate
moving trucks to accommodate delivery needs.

Essential Functions of the Position:
• Accurately weigh and ticket outgoing loads utilizing a scale and PC.
• Precisely record data on a designated system, ensuring accurate billing and inventory
management.
• Direct drivers in the yard, provide delivery instructions, and address any issues related to the
loading or weighing process.
• Generate reports on daily weighing activities, identifying concerns and trends, and providing
clear information for the team.
• Perform basic scale maintenance checks and report issues to the operations team.

Skills and Knowledge:
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and
prioritize deliveries in a fast-paced environment.
• Firm understanding of all company software, including Excel, Word, AUJS, and dispatch
systems.
• Strong understanding of traffic and roads in the geographical area of our target
market.
• Strong attention to detail, as accurate data entry is crucial to proper billing and inventory
management.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to speak to drivers, customers, and other
departments and address their concerns in a timely manner.
• Basic math skills to perform calculations related to weight and load quantities.

Requirements

Requirements:
• Must have a valid Class C driver's license.
• Driver record cannot contain any reckless driving offences, DUIs, leaving the scene of an
accident, etc.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions and to complete assigned tasks on
schedule.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to work with supervision, receiving instructions/feedback, coaching/counseling, and/or
action/discipline.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the
essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• Ability to work outside in various extreme weather conditions while sitting or standing for
extensive periods of time.
• Ability to walk or climb through unfinished grade with loose and moist soil.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders of various lengths, sizes, and distances.
• Ability to kneel, lift, reach, or shovel up to 25 pounds.
Benefits:
• Medical Insurance, Dental HMO/PPO, Vision, Basic and Voluntary Life, and Voluntary
Accident.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan- Company match
• Paid Sick time.
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacations
• Direct Deposit
• Paid weekly.
• Referral Bonus