Knife River has an immediate opening for an Aggregate Scale Person based at our Tumalo office location.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
· Operate truck scales through computer terminal
· Answer telephones and assist customers both in person and remotely
· Collect and reconcile daily cash sales (credit card processing, etc.)
· Process end of day paperwork and transmit to office
· Assist dispatch as needed
· Drive to different jobsites within the day to provide lunch coverage and as needed
· Assist with front desk coverage and other duties as assigned
· Assure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed
· Other duties assigned as needed
Typical Hours 6:45-3:30 M-F
Minimum Qualifications:
· Aptitude for dealing with customers, sales and problem solving
· Ability to operate a computer terminal and manage multiple tasks at the same time
· Legible handwriting, good organizational and communication skills, general math and writing skills
· Must be people oriented, able to provide exceptional customer service, empathetic and flexible
· Previous scale experience is a plus
· Knowledge of market area and previous construction experience is helpful
· Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
· Ability to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug test

Knife River is one of the top 10 aggregate, ready-mix and sand and gravel producers in the nation. At peak construction season we employ more than 5,000 men and women who have been widely recognized for their superior customer service. We are sitting on a foundation of more than 1.1 billion tons of aggregate and provide a wide variety of products and services necessary for building America’s infrastructure.
Since purchasing the first aggregate company in 1992, Knife River has become one of the fastest-growing aggregate and construction companies in the central, southern and western United States. We have acquired nearly 70 companies located in 14 states and are licensed to perform work in many more.
Our core business lines include aggregate, asphalt, ready-mix concrete, liquid asphalt and cement.