JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary

The Working Foreman is responsible for ensuring Aggregate Sand & Gravel Wash Plants are conducted in a safe and efficient manner. 

Functional Responsibilities

Ø Exhibit a strong work ethic with the ability to take direction and work in a team setting and independently.

Ø Adhere to Permian Basin Materials Code of Conduct and company policies.

Ø Oversee aggregate production, testing of aggregate materials, and safety and productivity of operation personnel.

Ø Effectively operate all types of aggregate equipment including loaders, backhoes, blades, scrapers, and dozers according to manufacturer guidelines as needed.

Ø Oversee timely and accurate month end reporting and inventory count.

Ø Ensure product availability is tested and adequate to meet customer demand.

Ø Report customer complaints and concerns to the Operations Manager.

Ø Properly follow company, OSHA, and MSHA safety procedures and promote the company safety program.

Ø Monitor job performance and productivity, OSHA and MSHA training, and accident investigations.

Ø Oversee the completion of all maintenance needed for the safe and efficient operation of assigned plant and ensure that maintenance is performed on plant vehicles and equipment.

Ø Wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary to include hearing protection, dust masks, safety glasses, boots, harnesses, and other clothing as required.

Ø Comply with all Safety, Health, Environmental and other Company policies and procedures and support the company spill response plan.

Ø Perform other duties as directed.

Competencies

Ø Strong leadership and decision-making skills.

Ø Strong organizational and customer service skills.

Ø Mathematical skills including weights and measurement conversions.

Ø Excellent communication skills – oral and written.

Ø Computer skills – Microsoft office applications.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS 

Ø High School diploma or equivalent

Ø 7 – 15 years of Aggregate Sand & Gravel Wash Plants experience in a Supervisory role is required

Ø Foreman I –7 years Aggregate Sand & Gravel Wash Plants Supervisor experience, Plant Volume up to 200k Tons

Ø Foremen II –10 years Aggregate Sand & Gravel Wash Plant Supervisor experience, Plant Volume 200-500k Tons

Ø Foreman III –15 years Aggregate Sand & Gravel Wash Plants Supervisor experience, Plant Volume 500k+ Tons

Ø Bi-lingual in English/Spanish preferred

Ø Microsoft Office Applications experience required.

Ø A valid driver’s license with no major violations that would exclude a person from driving for business as defined by our insurance carrier and company policy.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Ø Candidate must be drug free.

Ø Position requires moderately strenuous physical work. 

Ø Must be able to:

o Lift and carry up to 40 pounds from floor to 3’ – 6’ occasionally,

o Push or pull up to a maximum force of 100 pounds occasionally,

o Climb in and out of equipment 50+ times per day,

o Climb up and down ladders occasionally,

o Sit or stand for extended periods of time,

o Use hands, fingers, and feet to operate and/or service heavy construction machinery and concrete mixers and haul trucks,

o Travel safely while walking and while operating heavy machinery and/or trucks over uneven terrain, roads, and pavement,

o See, hear, and respond to verbal, visual, and written instructions and to moving heavy construction machinery,

o Wear proper protective equipment including hard hat, safety glasses, high visibility clothing, steel-toed boots, and gloves,

o Observe all company Safety policies on company premises and while operating heavy construction machinery,

o Continually work in extreme hot and cold weather conditions, 

o Work safely in wet, muddy, and slippery conditions occasionally, 

Ø Environment will vary from outdoors with varying noise levels and vibrations associated with construction equipment, and exposure to building materials, dust, and dirt at operating sites to a normal office environment.