Foreperson - Aggregate Crusher

 

 

Job ID:  508800

 

As a major supplier of aggregates in Nebraska since 1921, Central Sand and Gravel Company, A CRH Company, has a long history as a mainstay of construction and development projects throughout the state – even supplying aggregates for one of Nebraska’s very first concrete paving projects.  

 

Position Overview

Oversee the erection, maintenance and deconstruction of portable plant operations for Central Sand and Gravel. 

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Operate crusher and heavy equipment in a safety manner.
• Manage the crusher set up and teardown when mobile.
• Oversees and maintains appropriate inventory levels.
• Ensures that equipment and facilities are properly maintained including ordering parts and maintenance.
• Works with the Quality Control Department to ensure products meet specifications.
• Overnight travel and weekend work is required.

 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in aggregate industry preferred; aggregate plant operation and maintenance a plus.
• Some crushing experience.                                                                     

 

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.                                             

 

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.                                                                           

 

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.                                                                  

 

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a basic level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word processing software.  Ability to effectively communicate using e-mail.                                                               

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to manipulate or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Position will occasionally require the frequent climbing of ladders and steps. 
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pound