Weighbridge Operator
Obtain weight data for incoming and outgoing vehicles.
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What's it like to be a Weighbridge Operator?
Weighbridge Operators determine the weight and mass of a vehicle. They commonly work in the agricultural industry in bulk loading at farms, mills and terminals to check the weight of vehicles. They may also operate a public weighbridge which is open for use by the public, generally for a charge.
Tasks and duties
- Accurately weighing all incoming and outgoing vehicles, via use of weighbridge software.
- Ensuring compliance with laws, regulations and licences.
- Ensuring accurate and comprehensive documentation, cash sales management and record keeping.
- Using a two-way radio for communication to co-ordinate all trucks and loading points.
- Processing orders via email and phone.
- Coordinating and scheduling the delivery of vehicles.
- Generating customer invoices, statements, purchase orders and supplier payments.
- Assisting customers with enquiries.
- Maintaining databases and spreadsheets as required.
- Assisting with general administrative duties.
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Want to explore jobs picked just for you?How to become a Weighbridge Operator
You don’t need any formal qualifications to become a Weighbridge Operator, however a qualification in administration or relevant experience may be beneficial. A licence is required to operate a public weighbridge.
- 1.Build skills in administration by completing a qualification such as a Certificate III in Business (Administration) (BSB30120) or through experience in a freight, allocation or logistics role.
- 2.Consider gaining a White Card which may be preferred by some employers.
- 3.If you are interested in operating a public weighbridge, apply for a Public Weighbridge Licence. Public weighbridge operators need to complete recognised training from the National Measurement Institute and hold a statement of attainment.
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Latest Weighbridge Operator reviews
5.0Sep 2023
Reviewer's Qualification
Certificate III in Civil Construction (Plant)
Experience
10+ years
Organisation size
Medium (20-199 employees)
The good things
I enjoyed working with the public and trick drivers along with customers of the facility and enjoyed training new people
The challenges
Isolated, lack of communication to include the weighbridge
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4.0Mar 2024
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Medium (20-199 employees)
The good things
As a weighbridge operator I have enjoyed banter with the truckdrivers and other weighbridge crew
The challenges
Some of the early morning starts with having to get up at 4.30am
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