Leadman

L. G. Everist, Inc.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

L. G. Everist, Inc. is seeking a Leadman to support the Plant Manager and Assistant Plant Manager in leading maintenance tasks, training, and safe site operations at the Ragsdale Reservoir facility.

The Leadman will oversee daily maintenance scheduling, inspections, and coordination of parts and tools, while mentoring staff and ensuring compliance with safety rules and plant procedures. This role requires strong leadership and hands-on mechanical skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver's license required.
• Knowledge of MSHA rules.
• Minimum 2 years of progressive experience in aggregate mining or plant operation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work assignments with Plant Manager on projects.
• Perform and oversee mine or plant safety and maintenance inspections.
• Direct the work of department employees.
• Train and mentor staff on safety, policies, and equipment.
• Organize jobs ensuring parts, materials, and safety resources are prepared.
• Ensure preventative maintenance is performed on schedule.
• Maintain records and communicate metrics to Plant Manager.
• Ensure the plant is ready for the next shift.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Work prioritization

Training others

Organizational skills

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Torch/welding skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Valid Driver's license

Knowledge of MSHA rules

Job description

Leadman
Job Description

Department: Production
Reports to: Plant Manager

Job Summary:

Under the direction and in support of the Plant Manager and Assistant Plant Manager, the Leadman is responsible for all primary or plant-related maintenance duties, training, and safely performing procedures at the site.

Location:

Ragsdale Reservoir – Fort Lupton, CO

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate work assignments, job priorities, and job planning with the Plant Manager/Assistant Plant Manager on projects being performed.
• Responsible for mine or plant safety and maintenance inspections.
• Direct the work assignments for employees in the department.
• Train and mentor employees on safety, work skills, policies, equipment, and job-specific needs.
• Organize jobs to ensure parts, materials, equipment, and safety-related resources are prepared for use.
• Communicate required parts, tools, resources to Plant Manager in a timely manner.
• Mentor and provide employee reminders regarding safety and work rules and inform the Plant Manager of repeated violations.
• Perform maintenance scheduling and ensure preventative maintenance is performed on time.
• Ensure plant is operational and prepared for safe operation for the next production shift.
• Perform maintenance after daily production run or when scheduled.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance.
  Submit required records to Plant Manager.
• Meet or exceed established metrics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Possess a mechanical aptitude and commitment to safety.
• Ability to determine work priorities for the team.
• Ability to train and instruct others.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot as well assist with and perform maintenance tasks.
• Attentive to detail so that service and inspection results are recorded accurately.
• Torch and welding skills required.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver's license required.
• Knowledge of MSHA rules.
• Minimum 2 years of progressive experience in aggregate mining or plant operation and maintenance.

Physical Requirements:

• Performing the job’s essential functions requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching; also walking over uneven terrain and climbing ladders.
• This position must be able to lift, move, and/or carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with or without assistance.
• Perform a variety of assigned duties in occasionally highly interruptive conditions.
  Ability to perform assigned job duties under pressure and in adverse working conditions.
• This position must work outside in all different weather conditions including extreme cold and extreme heat.

L. G. Everist, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate. We embrace a diverse workforce and opportunities for all qualified applicants. We are committed to having a team that represents the communities where we operate with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

All job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test and background check.