Scale Operator - Gretna, NE

Job ID: 497856

Lyman-Richey Sand & Gravel Company, A CRH Company, has been supplying aggregate materials for construction and development projects for more than 130 years. What began with a single clamshell dredge and a horse and wagon has evolved into a large-scale production and trucking business with several plants in the Omaha metro area along Nebraska’s Platte River.

Position Overview

This position requires the employee to perform a wide variety of field office support functions including, but not limited to, the following: weighing and ticketing trucks, preparing daily load summaries, managing inventory, accepting payment, basic typing and word processing, filing, answering calls, light bookkeeping, courier duties, customer relations, etc.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions) 

• Utilize computerized dispatch system to weigh trucks and evaluate sales orders.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Keep time and material records.
• Knowledge of aggregate sizes and classifications.
• Knowledge of weight requirements of loads leaving the pit.
• Excellent customer relation skills.
• Strict adherence to company policy regarding inventory and payment collection.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Two to three years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality is required.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work independently or within a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Must be proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook. Must be able to utilize the internet and email effectively.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical skills such as addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work independently without constant supervision.

Key Competencies

• Customer Service:  Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to needs.
• Teamwork:  Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment:  Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing:  Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism:  Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security:  Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability:  Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality:  Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability:  Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative:  Asks for and offers help when needed; able to consistently work independently.
• Innovation:  Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Quality:  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to sit, talk or hear and use hands and fingers to manipulate/handle objects.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and lift and/or move up to 10 lbs.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, climb or crouch, lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.
• Able to communicate with others by telephone, electronically and in person.
• Able to utilize office equipment including a computer for word processing, email communication, and preparation of documents and presentations.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• May require sitting for extended periods of time.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment can range from moderate to loud.
• The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Lyman-Richey Sand & Gravel Company, A CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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