Aggregate Wash Plant/Pit Foreman

Aggregate Wash Plant/Pit Foreman |Croell, Inc.

Founded in 1968 in a small town in Northeast Iowa, Croell, Inc. has quickly expanded into an industry leader across central North America. As a top concrete and aggregate multi-state supplier with more than 150 locations in the USA, we're dedicated to providing top-notch products and customer service. But our business doesn't stop there! We're also a leading concrete and asphalt paving contractor, dedicated to completing jobs efficiently and effectively. While we plan to continue to grow and expand, we maintain the family-owned core, small-town values, and strong work ethic that built the foundation of our success. Croell, Inc. offers excellent employment packages and training programs. Visit our website to learn more about our company and the career opportunities currently available at www.croell.com.

Job Type: Full-time with travel and overtime

Experience: Requirement of wash plant operations/repairs and maintenance, and Pit management.

Reports to: Aggregate Manager, has supervisory responsibility

Wage: $30+ per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

Benefits/Incentives:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off, Holiday, and Bereavement Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• $1500 Sign-On Bonus
• Annual Safety Incentive and Clothing Allowance

Job Summary:

The wash plant/pit foreman will be responsible for multiple pits and wash plants. You will be responsible for leading the daily duties of a small team of operators in each location. Experience with different pieces of equipment (front end loaders, haul trucks, blades, ect) and knowing the basics of pit management is required. Experience diversity by working at different locations and performing different duties every day. Take ownership of your role by maintaining equipment, doing daily inspections, maintaining courteous customer relations, and working with a team that feels like family.

For more information regarding this position, contact Jeff Upah at 319-560-9971.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee the movement and stockpiling of sand, gravel, or other materials.
• Oversee wash plant operations in the pits around the Cheyenne area.
• Keep wash plants and other associated areas clean, organized, and properly maintained.
• Troubleshoot and communicate problems with site crews.
• Perform wash plant machinery set up and take down, which includes running cables and hoses, setting up blocks, tarping, shoveling aggregate, etc.
• Assist with machine maintenance, repairs, repair conveyor problems, and grease-moving machine parts.
• Perform daily pre and post-inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with company policies.
• Interact with department heads at the Corporate Office to ensure proper reporting of payroll hours, staffing changes, crew and equipment movements, production tonnages, mechanical breakdowns, and quality issues.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the public at all times.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operation and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA.
• Team player mentality and eagerness to cross-train.
• Willingness to perform duties outside the normal scope of work as this job description is non-exhaustive.

Position Requirements:

• Consent to authorization of a pre-employment work screen, Motor Vehicle Record request, and drug test.

• Knowledge of Washplants and their operations.

• Some Pit management.

• Equipment experience.

• MSHA 46 and 48 miner certifications.

• Mechanical knowledge.

• Strong leadership skills.

• Personal protective equipment is required.

• Possess excellent communication skills and understand instructions in both written and verbal forms.

• Dependability and reliability by showing up to scheduled shifts on time and being prepared for work.

• A positive attitude is critical to ensure productive working relationships with co-workers and management.

• Continuous exposure to weather elements including heat, cold, noise, dusty conditions, and working outdoors.

• Overnight travel is not standard but may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to reach below/at/above shoulders
• Pushing/Pulling/Twisting/Bending
• Sitting/Standing/Balancing
• Operate hand and foot controls
• Simple/Firm grasping/Pinching
• Ability to lift/lower/carry over 50 pounds
• Squatting/Stooping/Crouching/Kneeling/Crawling

Croell, Inc. is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.

Croell, Inc. is an E-Verify participating employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.