Scale Operator

Job Posting

Work Location: Inver Grove Heights

Job type: Seasonal / Non-Union

Pay Type / Range: Hourly. $25.00 – $35.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

Non-Union Benefits & Additional Information:

• Health Benefits include Medical, Vision, Dental, Pharmacy and Short-Term Disability (STD).
• Additional Voluntary Health Benefits include Flex Savings Account (FSA).
• Company-Paid Benefits include Basic Term Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD).
• Retirement (Profit-Sharing Program) – eligibility after one year waiting period.
• Mental Health & Wellness Support provided through TEAM EAP.
• PTO Program covering all time away from work.
• Company paid holidays.
• Referral bonuses – earn rewards to help us recruit new talent.

Job Summary

This is a critical role that serves as the primary point of contact at the scale house, weighing/ticketing, dispatching, coordinating with field crews, and customer service.

Other Requirements:

All candidates are required to pass a thorough Background Check, Physical and Drug Test. References may also be checked. We participate in E-Verify.

Job Duties & Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Weighing, Ticketing & Dispatching
  • Operating the computerized scale
  • Signing in drivers and dispatching to jobs
  • Assisting with Ticket Pro and Fleetwatcher
  • Tracking trucks
  • Resolving missing driver info
  • Documenting tickets (Incoming/Outgoing)
• Communication & Coordination
  • Daily foreman communication
  • Directing truck traffic
  • Monitoring 511MN for road conditions
  • Setting up truck route maps
  • Answering phones.
• Reporting & Record-Keeping
  • Processing outside sales payments
• Office & Facility Maintenance
  • Cleaning
  • Supplies ordering
• Other duties to be assigned as needed.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in at least ONE of the following:
  • Scale house or weighing operations (any industry - aggregate, recycling, grain, etc.)
  • Dispatching or logistics coordination (trucking, construction, delivery)
  • Administrative/clerical support in construction, trucking, or industrial environment
  • Customer-facing role involved in data entry, ticketing, and high-volume multitasking
• Previous experience in asphalt, aggregate, or heavy civil construction operations.
• Experience with electronic ticketing or dispatching software (e.g., Ticket Pro, HCSS, Command, or similar).
• Experience coordinating truck traffic or logistics in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Familiarity with two-way radio communication and directing vehicle traffic.
• Experience training or mentoring others.
• High School Diploma, or equivalent
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Microsoft Excel
• Willing to learn and be trained.

Core Competencies Needed:

• Communication & Collaboration
• Problem-Solving & Initiative
• Strong organization
• Accountability and flexibility
• Takes initiative / Self-driven

Work Environment:

• Plant Office-based.

Live up to our company Core Values:

• Safety - Safety in the workplace is a mutual responsibility of the employer, management and all employees. We have an expectation that all employees will play an active role in workplace safety and always promote a positive safety culture.
• Quality - Quality is the best business plan. It is an investment in our future. Quality leads to consistency. Consistency leads to happy employees, satisfied customers and a growing business.
• Respect - Respect at work is crucial as it promotes healthy relationships between coworkers and managers, as well as outside the organization. A respectful employee is a sign of a respectful organization and therefore creates a positive image of our company and our workplace.
• Integrity - Real integrity is doing the right thing, whether someone realizes it or not. Displaying Integrity helps build trust and drives a certain level of expectation. Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values rather than personal gain.
• Commitment - Commitment is the bond employee's share with their organization and its employees. Committed employees bring exceptional value to the organization through their support, productivity, determination, reliability and quality. Commitment shows and can be contagious.

Company Information:

For 80 years, Bituminous Roadways has aspired to be your full-service asphalt pavement solutions provider, and contractor of choice, to both work for and with. We are a union contractor with a diverse workforce dedicated to safety, innovation, continual improvement, environmental stewardship and most importantly, superior customer service.

At Bituminous Roadways, we're energetic and passionate about what we do with an excellent reputation for performance and as a place to work. Because of our continued growth, we seek qualified candidates who share our vision, values, and commitment to superior customer service.

More reasons to join BR:

• Family owned and operated
• Paid Training
• Advancement opportunities – we aim to promote within
• Family Oriented – Annual events

Bituminous Roadways, Inc. is committed to building a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital status, familial status, age, disability, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.