Weighbridge Operator

Objective: To ensure loaded trucks entering and leaving the company are recorded and accounted for, in line with the company and road requirements

Key Responsibility:

• Direct traffic coming onto site and operate weighbridge, recording all vehicles entering and leaving the site.
• Maintain the weighbridge and general area of the weighbridge including the office in a clean, tidy and hazard free condition.
• Operate weigh bridge scale
• Maintain records of materials weighed.
• Make daily reports highlighting any discrepancies identified
• Report discrepancies of dispatched goods
• Reconcile weight of cargo with documented quantities
• Monitor functioning of weighbridge and report any breakdowns to the Engineering Services Department
• Liaise with Engineering Services Department for periodical calibration of the weighbridge
• Coordinating paperwork for deliveries and collections
• Any other duties assigned by the General Manager

Authority & Independence The Weighbridge Operator has full authority delegated by the General Manager as per the requirements, duties and responsibility of the job

Work Conditions

• May require working for long hours.
• May work in office or out of most frequently.
• May experience eye strain due to constant use of computers

Physical & Mental Efforts

• Must be mentally stable to contain stress and pressure.
• Must be of a sound mind.
• Good visibility
• Sensory stability due to much concentration required for the job

Education Qualifications & Experience

• Higher Diploma in any business-related discipline.
• 2 years of relevant experience is required

Skills & Competences

• Ability to work independently in carrying out assignments to completion
• Effective Verbal and written communication.
• Professional personal presentation
• Customer service orientation skills.
• Considerable ability to adhere to prescribed routines and practices; and compose effective and accurate correspondence
• Dealing with non-routine matters, such as special projects, with minimum specific instructions
• Decision making skills is required.