The Gravel Pit Scale Office role supports accurate weighing, documentation, and coordination of incoming and outgoing loads. You’ll help keep daily material movement organized by recording transactions, communicating load details, and supporting smooth handoffs between drivers and colleagues.
Qualifications and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous experience in an office, scale house, dispatch, or customer service role is an asset.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and data entry.
- Experience with truck scales, weighing systems, or construction and aggregate operations is an asset.
- Strong math skills and the ability to accurately calculate weights, quantities, and material loads.
- Valid driver's licence
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Qualified and courteous customer service.
- Ability to handle busy periods and work under pressure.
- Reliable, punctual, and dependable.
- Ability to troubleshoot basic computer and scale-system issues.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle company records responsibly.
- Comfortable communicating with truck drivers and heavy equipment operators.
- Ability to follow established procedures and prioritize tasks independently.
Working Conditions
- Work primarily in a scale shack or site office at an active gravel pit.
- Work around heavy truck traffic, loaders, and other industrial equipment.
- May be required to work outdoors periodically in varying weather conditions.
- May involve early morning starts, overtime, weekends, or seasonal schedules.
- Must be able to work independently, often with limited direct supervision.