Overview

Scale house operator is responsible for operating weigh scales, scale computer and software data programs, data entry and record keeping. The scale house operator ensures trucks receive tare weights each day prior to loading. The operator also scales and records each loaded truck throughout the day and records weights and prints tickets.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Ensure that trucks are properly positioned on scales for accurate weights.

• Inspect loads and query drivers as to product being hauled.

• Operate Computer to enter truck information, product data, and ensure accurate ticket is printed for each load.

• Maintain cumulative transaction log for each shift in which trucks are hauling.

• Accurately perform routine data entry into a computer.

• Perform and assist in clerical and other duties as directed.

• Save and send transaction register and ticket copies to jobsite office and/or owners representative.

• Tare trucks (empty weight) on a daily basis and record as appropriate.

• Organize, clean, and maintain scale house daily.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise:

• Proficient with computers, entering, saving, and tracking data.

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

• Ability to carry out simple oral and written instructions and deal with simple problems.

• Ability to perform basic computer functions and operate computer software.

• Basic mathematical skills.

• Ability to speak English and communicate with others via two-way radio.

• High level of attentiveness and physical coordination to operate scale house.

Required Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

• Strong Customer Service Skills

• Must have dependable transportation.

• Must be local and live with 50 miles of Lake Louise, Alaska.

Physical Demands:

• Requires sitting at desk in Scale House setting for extended periods.

• Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands via two-way radio.

• Able to utilize adequate visual skills.

• Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers.

• Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis.

Environmental Conditions:

• Work environment is that of a construction site.

• May be working in close proximity to moving equipment.

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .

All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/).

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2022-3084

Location : Location US-AK-Lake Louise