Job Description

Scale Attendant (Aggregates) - Casual

Location:

Ottawa and surrounding Area

Founded in 1953, Thomas Cavanagh Construction has continued to set the standard for quality construction and materials in Eastern Ontario. With our strategically located pits and quarries, our unmatched fleet of trucks and heavy equipment, our state-of-the-art facilities, and our dedicated employees, Thomas Cavanagh Construction, has earned a reputation as one of Ottawa's most trusted and respected contractors.

The

Scale House Attendant

responsible for the day-to-day operations of weighing all internal and external trucks. This position is an hourly position and works closely with Dispatch, other Scale Attendants, Loader Operators, Sales team, and Fleet. This is an hourly position with the expectation of working casual hours, which may consist of 1-4 shifts per week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Weigh internal and external customer trucks using Fast-Weigh system according to standard operating procedures to check/tare in trucks and produce weigh-bill/tickets for shipments of materials in an accurate and timely manner. Follow the daily dispatch truck report to identify and communicate changes/improvements to Dispatch aiming to minimize delivery delays to the customer. Proactively communicate customer, trucking and system issues with dispatch, scale lead, sales, and aggregate administrator to ensure timely resolution. Collect payment for Cash Sales and follow Cash Sale procedures. Communicate with foreman/supervisors as needed to facilitate their changing needs in products required and jobs/phases/cost codes. Set up new trucks with accurate information including Vendor Name, Gross Allowable Weights, etc. Administer Internal (Pit-Pit) transfers utilizing internal transfer guidelines. May be required to work at different scale locations throughout the year.

Requirements:

Prior customer service experience is required Knowledge of commercial trucks would be considered an asset Strong communication skills, written and verbal Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Cavanagh Employee Benefits:

Family oriented work environment

Attractive, competitive compensation for qualified candidates

Internal growth opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Benefit, Wellness and Pension Plans

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 10 - 40 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person