Aggregate Foreman

Colas USA; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in infrastructure services seeks a Foreman to oversee operations in aggregate mining. Responsibilities include managing work teams, ensuring safety compliance, and performing regular equipment inspections. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in aggregate mining and a strong mechanical aptitude. This is a hands-on role requiring a commitment to safety and efficiency at all times.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Outstanding benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Professional education

Extensive training

Qualifications

• Must have 10 years’ experience in aggregate mining and/or reclamation.
• Must have valid driver’s license and understand MSHA/CALOSHA regulations.
• Demonstrated ability in safety and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate all phases of activities within designated work groups.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Maintain production and inspection logs.

Skills

Experience in aggregate mining

Knowledge of heavy equipment

Ability to read blueprints

GPS knowledge

Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook knowledge

Strong mechanical aptitude

Job description

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United Rock Products is one of the companies that operates within Sully-Miller Contracting Co., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout Southern California. We are part of Sully-Miller Companies consisting of Sully-Miller Contracting Co., Blue Diamond Materials and United Rock Products. Each company supports the other. United Rock provides the aggregate, Blue Diamond Materials provides the hot and warm mix asphalt manufacturing, and Sully-Miller Contracting executes the projects. Mining of construction aggregates at United Rock Products in the San Gabriel Valley has taken place since 1916. Our top-rated 300-acre site is located in Irwindale, California, just 25 miles east of Los Angeles. Virgin aggregate material is processed into sand and gravel through cutting-edge crushing and screening operations. To learn more about United Rock Products visit www.unitedrock.com .

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visitwww.colasusa.com .

Job Summary

Direct and coordinate all phases of the activities within the designated work groups that may include Mill, Operations, Loadout, Yard, Pit 2/ Reclamation, Pit 3, Olive Pit, temporary Pits and Maintenance. Other work groups may be added at the discretion of management. Responsible for inspecting work area, coordinating of work team activities, ordering of parts and supplies, maintenance of the operations within the designated areas which can include, but not limited to: dredge, plant, dust machines, support equipment, and lake areas. The Foreman is also responsible for maintaining and ordering parts, lubricants, and supplies in order to maintain equipment in assigned work areas. The Foreman is to ensure that all work is carried out by the work team in a safe, environmentally compliant and efficient manner. The Foreman is also required to ensure that all employees have the proper personal protection equipment, complete all needed paperwork and to lead the daily pre-planning meetings.

Hourly Rate: $43.95

Main Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the Aggregate Manager and/or Superintendent
• Ensures that production product is up to specs and/ or import is placed properly
• Inspect work area on a daily basis
• Works with the Aggregate Manager and/or Superintendent on scheduling of employees
• Maintains production and inspection logs and makes sure that they are submitted on a daily basis
• Responsible for ordering parts and supplies for maintaining the plant and its associated work areas
• Works with the Aggregate Manager and/or Superintendent on maintaining an effective Preventive Maintenance Program for the plant and its associated work areas
• Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment for all individuals who work or visit the work sites
• Inspect equipment prior to shift for safety, cleanliness, environmental and maintenance defects
• Monitor ground conditions in area where your team is working
• Complete Daily pre/post equipment inspections - report as needed to Aggregate Manager, Superintendent and/ or Shop
• Complete Environmental compliance reports - as requested and communicates with Soil Tech daily
• Monitor environmental compliance (dust) of area
• Monitor and assist crew in completing needed maintenance and housekeeping tasks to ensure compliant work tasks and safe work environment
• Complete repairs within designated work area as needed
• Assign tasks to crew members
• Other duties as assigned by Aggregate Manager and/or Superintendent

Skills

• 10 years’ experience in aggregate mining and/or reclamation or equivalent
• Knowledgeable in all phases of heavy equipment
• Must be able to read blue prints and grade stakes
• Must know cuts and fills
• GPS knowledge preferred
• Knowledge of iPads preferred
• Some knowledge on Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook preferred
• Demonstrated ability in identifying, communicating and implementing best operating practices, including quality, maintenance, production and safety excellence
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive company vehicle
• Understands MSHA and CALOSHA regulations
• Must have a strong, team oriented work ethic with strong focus on safety and environmental compliance
• Ability to understand and follow Company Handbook and Safety Policies
• Ability to work well and communicate with others
• Must have a strong mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to follow oral and written plans and directions

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, lift, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, reach, balance, and climb
• Good vision (wither naturally or with correction)
• Able to lift 50 pounds on a routine basis
• Able to work in wet and dry conditions and extreme heat and cold
• Work in an environment that may include mechanical parts, airborne particles and moderate to loud noises requiring the consistent use of proper PPE
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces
• Work overtime and various shifts times as required
• Ability to operate heavy equipment as necessary

The above description covers the principle duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day.

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