Quarry Foreman (Traveling- Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma)

Bettiscompanies; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance and employee assistance

Retirement plan with company match

Health savings accounts and flexible‑s

Short/long term disability

Job summary

Bettis Companies seeks a Quarry Foreman to oversee the entire quarry operation, from extraction to dispatching final products, ensuring safety and quality standards throughout the site.

You will lead daily operations, coordinate with crews and inspectors, manage material orders, and drive continuous improvement while adhering to MSHA regulations and company safety policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to quarrying or mining with at least 3 years of experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Extremely detail‑oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to read, understand, and execute blueprints, drawings, and plans.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and quick decision making.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and industry‑specific software.
• Responsible, self‑motivated, and a team player.
• Must pass criminal background check, credit check, and drug screening.
• Must read and speak English.
• Complies with safety, environment, health and waste management policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily quarry operations for the assigned division.
• Ensure safe and productive quarry production and proper use of resources.
• Coordinate material orders and deliveries to maintain uninterrupted production.
• Communicate with employees, management, inspectors, owners, and subcontractors to ensure quality material on time.
• Maintain compliance with MSHA and company safety policies and procedures.
• Assist with mine development planning and lease/permit compliance.
• Collaborate with accounting, engineering, quality control, HR, IT to move the business forward.
• Prepare project correspondence with staff, customers, owners, engineers and inspectors.

Skills

Communication

Detail‑oriented

Problem solving

Blueprints reading

Stress management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in mining/quarrying

Tools

MS Office

Industry software

Job description

In 1979, Bettis Asphalt & Construction, Inc. began with a paving and maintenance operation and a dedication to service. Today the organization operates several lines of business that can cover all areas of need in a construction project.

The Bettis Group of Companies today include Bettis Asphalt & Construction, Inc., Mid-States Materials, LLC, Capital Trucking, LLC, Bettis Contractors, Inc., Capital Crane, LLC, Capital Ready-Mix, LLC, Harbour Construction, Inc., Heartland Rail Services, Koss Construction Company, and PCI Mechanical Services. From rock to road, construction to cranes, our ability to handle a complete job ensures both the best price and the best quality.

Bettis Companies hires the industry’s top professionals. Our crews are comprised of individuals who share the same commitment to quality, service, safety, and family. At Bettis, we self-perform the majority of tasks, maintaining strict safety and quality control. Our client list grows steadily because we understand the importance of developing long‑term relationships built on trust, performance, and reliability. See the Bettis Companies in action here.

Quarry Foreman

The Quarry Foreman oversees the entire quarry operation, from extraction and processing of raw materials to dispatching of final products. The Quarry Foreman plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the quarry sites, ensuring quality standards are met, and implementing safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Benefits Include:
  • Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Company provided life insurance and employee assistance
  • Voluntary benefits at open enrollment include:
    • Health savings and flexible spending accounts
    • Short term and long-term disability
    • Critical illness
    • Accident
    • Identity theft
    • Additional life insurance
    • Retirement plan with company match

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversight of all assigned personnel, resources, and assets required to ensure quarry production is carried out and executed in a safe and productive manner.
• Oversee daily quarry operations for assigned division.
• Ensures materials and resources are ordered and scheduled for delivery to permit continued and uninterrupted sales of products.
• Communicates with company employees, management, inspectors, owners, and subcontractors to ensure all quarries have quality material available on time and in a safe and productive manner.
• Works safely with the objective of no injuries, asset damage, and/or harm to fellow employees or company property.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and guidelines, including those set by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).
• Assist mine development planning to ensure properties comply with lease and/or permit terms.
• Communicates with company employees, management, inspectors, owners, engineers, regulators, and subcontractors with professional candor.
• Active in dealing with issues or problems that arise on assigned projects. Works proactively to avoid issues.
• Develop a working knowledge of Bettis Companies capabilities and resources.
• Regularly engage and collaborate with the operation team to implement strategies that improve operation and enhance business performance outcomes.
• Collaborate and work with accounting, engineering, quality control, human resources, IT, and other related company management to move business forward.
• Prepare and coordinate all project correspondence and communication with company staff, customers, owners, engineers, architects, and inspectors.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety laws.
• Assist with mine development planning to ensure properties comply with lease and permit conditions.
• Assist with developing budgets and forecasts to analyze project merits and risks.
• Develop strong working relationships with coworkers.
• Promote technology and innovation.
• Collaborate with all company employees.
• Ensures safe work environment. Works safely with the objective of no injuries, asset damage, and/or harm to fellow employees or company property. Follows and ensures all employees comply with company safety policies including wearing all PPE. Take immediate action to correct any unsafe action or situation.
• Capable of guiding or directing others, makes good decisions in solving work problems, leads by example.
• Shares knowledge and is willing to work with and train new employees.
• Supports and promotes EEO policies and practices. Supports EEO Officer by cooperating with investigations and assisting as requested.
• Follows all verbal and written directions.
• Not afraid to ask questions and request training.
• Participates in required meetings.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve own knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Tracks all time worked on timesheet software provided.
• Is prepared to answer questions from management and other departments.
• Is a productive team member that supports the team by going where needed, assisting where needed, and maintains good working relationships (coworkers, management, and external agencies and vendors).
• Ability to handle stress.
• Acts in a professional manner. Good attitude and people skills.
• Demonstrates company core values, Service, Family, Safety, Integrity, and Pride.
• Attendance, punctuality, and dependability.
• Dresses in appropriate attire.
• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, and Confidentiality Agreement.

Other Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to quarrying or mining with a minimum of three years experience.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Extremely detail-oriented, excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to read, understand, and execute blueprints, drawings, and plans.
• Ability to quickly identify problems and efficiently solve them.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn industry specific software.
• Must be responsible, self‑motivated, self‑starter, and personable.
• Must pass criminal background check, credit check, and drug screening.
• Must read and speak English.
• Complies with all applicable safety, environment, health and waste management policies and procedures.

• Citizenship, permanent residency, or work visa is required

Thank you for your interest in applying with one of the Bettis Companies. The Bettis Group of Companies includes: Bettis Asphalt & Construction, Mid-States Materials, Capital Trucking, Bettis Contractors, Bettis Fabrication, Capital Crane, Harbour Construction, Koss Construction, Midwest Pavement Grinding and PTMW. If the position you applied for is filled or we feel your experience fits another job, your information may be sent to one of the other Bettis Companies if an opening is available.

Mid-States Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. Women, Minorities, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.