Crushing Foreman

Ames Construction; Tennessee; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ames Construction is seeking a Crushing Foreman to supervise the crushing crew and support the superintendent in maintaining safe, efficient operations on project sites. The role requires strong leadership, a focus on safety, and hands-on experience with crushing or heavy equipment.

You will direct daily tasks, monitor production, and ensure accurate logs while collaborating with teams to keep projects on schedule.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' crushing or heavy equipment experience.
• Ability to lead a crew and prioritize tasks.
• Strong commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily tasks of operators, mechanics, and laborers.
• Conduct safety meetings and inspections.
• Assist with equipment setup, adjustments, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor production quality and output.
• Maintain accurate logs and documentation.

Skills

Crushing experience

Team leadership

Safety mindset

Job description

Ames Construction has been building America for more than 60 years, and the people who work here are the reason we continue to succeed.

We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial contractor building critical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, mines, dams, rail, and more. Our teams take on challenging projects that keep communities safe, supply chains moving, and the country connected.

At Ames, we are Fueled by Family and Driven by Ownership. That means we look out for one another, take pride in what we build, and take responsibility for our actions, our results, and the long-term health of the company.

Guided by our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we do what we say we will do, push through challenges and deliver work we’re proud of.

When you join Ames, you’re joining a company built for long-term success — where skilled people, strong teams, and disciplined execution come together to build careers and a better future.

We are a leading heavy civil construction company seeking qualified, safety driven professionals to join our Crushing Operations Team. These positions support the production of aggregates used in large scale civil construction projects. Candidates must be team oriented, reliable, and committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Crushing Foreman

Supervises daily work of the crushing crew and supports the superintendent in maintaining safe and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct daily tasks of operators, mechanics, and laborers
• Conduct safety meetings and inspections
• Assist with equipment setup, adjustments, and troubleshooting
• Monitor production quality and output
• Maintain accurate logs and documentation

Qualifications

• 3+ years' crushing or heavy equipment experience
• Ability to lead a crew and prioritize tasks
• Strong commitment to safety

General Requirements For All Positions

• Commitment to safety as the #1 priority
• Ability to work in outdoor, heavy civil construction environments
• Reliable transportation and ability to work extended or variable hours
• Ability to lift and carry heavy materials as needed
• Team-oriented attitude and strong communication skills

Ames Construction 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, disability, or status as a protected veteran.