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Construction Materials Scale Master

Location: Kalispell, Montana
Department: Operations
Reports To: Operations Manager / Aggregate Division Manager
Status: Full-Time w/ Overtime

The Construction Materials Scale Master oversees the daily operation of LHC's truck scale facilities, providing accurate weighing, documentation, inventory tracking, and customer service for aggregate, asphalt, recycled materials, and other construction products. This position plays a key role in supporting production, trucking, quality control, and accounting by maintaining accurate records and efficient truck flow.

The Scale Master works closely with truck drivers, dispatch, plant operators, project managers, and customers to keep materials moving safely, accurately, and efficiently. This is a full-time position that typically requires 50-hour workweeks, with occasional additional hours during peak periods. Overtime is paid at time and one-half for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Scale Operations

• Operate computerized truck scale systems for all inbound and outbound vehicles.
• Accurately weigh aggregate, recycled materials, and other construction products.
• Verify truck information, material type, customer information, and destination before issuing weight tickets.
• Maintain accurate records of all transactions.

Documentation and Billing

• Prepare and issue weight tickets, bills of lading, shipping documents, and delivery records.
• Verify ticket accuracy before materials leave the facility.
• Submit daily production and shipping reports to accounting and management.
• Maintain electronic and paper records in accordance with company policies.

Inventory Management

• Track daily inventory levels for aggregates, sand, gravel, and other materials.
• Assist with inventory reconciliations and stockpile reporting.
• Work with plant personnel to identify inventory variances.
• Monitor production and shipment volumes.

Customer Service

• Serve as the primary point of contact for truck drivers, contractors, and customers arriving at the facility.
• Answer questions regarding loads, pricing, delivery tickets, and operating hours.
• Resolve routine issues professionally while maintaining efficient traffic flow.

Compliance and Safety

• Verify trucks comply with Montana and federal DOT weight regulations.
• Monitor truck loading practices to reduce overweight loads.
• Enforce site traffic patterns and facility safety requirements.
• Report unsafe conditions or operating concerns immediately.

Reporting

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports including:
  • Tons shipped
  • Customer sales
  • Inventory balances
  • Truck counts
  • Production summaries
• Maintain accurate records for audits and regulatory compliance.

Team Coordination

• Coordinate with:
  • Dispatch
  • Trucking Operations
  • Plant Managers
  • Quality Control
  • Accounting
  • Sales
• Assist with scheduling truck traffic during peak production periods.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency and accuracy.

Required Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.

Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in:
  • Truck scale operations
  • Aggregate or asphalt production
  • Dispatch
  • Inventory management
  • Construction materials operations

Experience in the aggregate, asphalt, ready-mix concrete, mining, or heavy civil construction industry is strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Experience using computerized truck scale software.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Office 365.
• Ability to learn ERP, dispatch, and inventory management systems.
• Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail.

Experience with systems such as SMS Turbo, Command Alkon, Libra, or similar scale software is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to retain large amounts of information.
• Ability to maintain composure in a high stress environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Professional communication skills and phone etiquette.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Basic math and inventory reconciliation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of pricing and customer information.

Physical Requirements

• Sit for extended periods while operating scale equipment.
• Able to work 10 hour days.
• Ability to hear radio communications and communicate clearly by phone and in person.

Work Environment

This position works in an active aggregate, asphalt, or construction materials facility with regular exposure to:

• Heavy truck traffic
• Dust
• Noise
• Vibration
• Changing weather conditions

Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when outside the scale office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the heavy civil construction industry.
• Knowledge of Montana DOT truck weight regulations.
• Experience with aggregate inventory management.
• Previous supervisory or lead experience.
• Valid Montana driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Why Join LHC?

LHC is one of Montana's leading heavy civil contractors, building roads, bridges, utilities, airports, and site development projects throughout the state. We value people who take ownership of their work, solve problems, and help keep our operations running efficiently.

We offer:

• Competitive pay
• Company-sponsored health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Profit sharing
• Paid holidays
• Training and development opportunities
• A stable, year-round career with a respected Montana contractor

LHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.