Crusher Foreperson - Pocatello, ID

at Staker & Parson Companies in; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Idaho Materials & Construction, a CRH Company, in Pocatello, ID, seeks a Crusher Foreperson to lead daily crushing operations, mentor crews, and ensure product quality and safety. The role requires strong leadership, quarrying knowledge, and coordination with maintenance and trucking teams to meet production targets.

Join a large, safety-driven organization offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities for growth and development within CRH's Idaho operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 2 years quarrying, crushing, aggregate production and/or related heavy equipment experience.
• Minimum 1 year of lead supervisory, foreman or crew leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of crushing and screening operations, aggregate quality control, and equipment maintenance.
• Strong safety record and MSHA safety regulations knowledge.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct daily crushing and wash plant operations.
• Lead and mentor crusher operators and support personnel.
• Monitor production rates and adjust operations to meet production targets.
• Ensure aggregate products meet established quality specifications.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with maintenance teams.
• Conduct daily inspections of crushers, screens, conveyors, feeders, and related equipment.
• Ensure compliance with MSHA, OSHA, environmental, and company safety requirements.
• Promote safe work practices through training and coaching.
• Maintain records for production, maintenance, labor hours, equipment utilization, and materials.
• Assist in planning crusher moves, plant setup, and relocation.
• Manage inventory for wear parts, components, fuel, lubricants, and supplies.
• Troubleshoot operational issues to maximize plant efficiency.
• Participate in safety meetings, JHAs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with quarry operations, trucking, and construction teams for material availability and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Crushing operations

Safety compliance

Maintenance coordination

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Crusher Foreperson - Pocatello, ID (Construction)

Idaho Materials & Construction, is a CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Position Overview

The Crusher Foreperson oversees daily crushing and aggregate production operations and is responsible for leading crushing crews, coordinating production activities, maintaining equipment performance, ensuring product quality, and promoting a culture of safety and operational excellence.

This position requires strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge of crushing and screening operations, and the ability to work effectively with maintenance personnel, equipment operators, trucking, and plant management to meet production goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct daily crushing and wash plant operations.
• Lead and mentor crusher operators and support personnel.
• Monitor production rates and adjust operations to meet production targets.
• Ensure aggregate products meet established quality specifications.
• Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities with maintenance teams.
• Conduct daily inspections of crushers, screens, conveyors, feeders, and related equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all MSHA, OSHA, environmental, and company safety requirements.
• Promote safe work practices through training, coaching, and corrective action when needed.
• Maintain accurate records for production, maintenance, labor hours, equipment utilization, and materials.
• Assist in planning crusher moves, plant setup, and relocation activities.
• Manage inventory levels for wear parts, crusher components, fuel, lubricants, and operating supplies.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement solutions to maximize plant efficiency.
• Participate in safety meetings, job hazard analyses, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with quarry operations, trucking, and construction teams to ensure material availability and customer satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervise crushing plant personnel and support staff.
• Schedule work assignments and coordinate crew activities.
• Provide employee training, coaching, performance feedback, and development.
• Foster teamwork and accountability while maintaining productivity expectations.

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, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 2 (two) years of quarrying,crushing, aggregate production and/or related heavy equipment experience.
• Minimum 1 (one) or more years of previous lead supervisory, foreman or crew leadership experience required.
• Strong knowledge of crushing and screening operations, aggregate quality control, and equipment maintenance.
• Strong safety record and working knowledge of MSHA safety regulations and safe operating practices.
• Valid driver's license required.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move from 10 to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Idaho Materials & Construction, a CRH Company, is an Aff…

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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