Aggregate Foreman

COLAS•Irwindale, CA

64d•Onsite

About The Position

Direct and coordinate all phases of the activities within the designated work groups that may include Mill, Operations, Loadout, Yard, Pit 2/ Reclamation, Pit 3, Olive Pit, temporary Pits and Maintenance. Other work groups may be added at the discretion of management. Responsible for inspecting work area, coordinating of work team activities, ordering of parts and supplies, maintenance of the operations within the designated areas which can include, but not limited to: dredge, plant, dust machines, support equipment, and lake areas. The Foreman is also responsible for maintaining and ordering parts, lubricants, and supplies in order to maintain equipment in assigned work areas. The Foreman is to ensure that all work is carried out by the work team in a safe, environmentally compliant and efficient manner. The Foreman is also required to ensure that all employees have the proper personal protection equipment, complete all needed paperwork and to lead the daily pre-planning meetings.

Requirements

10 years' experience in aggregate mining and/or reclamation or equivalent
Knowledgeable in all phases of heavy equipment
Must be able to read blue prints and grade stakes
Must know cuts and fills
Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive company vehicle
Understands MSHA and CALOSHA regulations
Must have a strong, team oriented work ethic with strong focus on safety and environmental compliance
Ability to understand and follow Company Handbook and Safety Policies
Ability to work well and communicate with others
Must have a strong mechanical aptitude
Must be able to follow oral and written plans and directions
Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, lift, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, reach, balance, and climb
Good vision (wither naturally or with correction)
Able to lift 50 pounds on a routine basis
Able to work in wet and dry conditions and extreme heat and cold
Work in an environment that may include mechanical parts, airborne particles and moderate to loud noises requiring the consistent use of proper PPE
Ability to walk on uneven surfaces
Work overtime and various shifts times as required
Weekend work as required to meet customer demands

Nice To Haves

GPS knowledge preferred
Knowledge of iPads preferred
Some knowledge on Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook preferred

Responsibilities

Reports directly to the Aggregate Manager and/or Superintendent
Ensures that production product is up to specs and/ or import is placed properly
Works with the Aggregate Manager and/or Superintendent on scheduling of employees
Maintains production and inspection logs and makes sure that they are submitted on a daily basis
Responsible for ordering parts and supplies for maintaining the plant and its associated work areas
Works with the Aggregate Manager and/or Superintendent on maintaining an effective Preventive Maintenance Program for the plant and its associated work areas
Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment for all individuals who work or visit the work sites
Inspect equipment prior to shift for safety, cleanliness, environmental and maintenance defects
Monitor ground conditions in area where your team is working
Complete Daily pre/post equipment inspections - report as needed to Aggregate Manager, Superintendent and/ or Shop
Complete Environmental compliance reports - as requested and communicates with Soil Tech daily
Monitor and assist crew in completing needed maintenance and housekeeping tasks to ensure compliant work tasks and safe work environment
Complete repairs within designated work area as needed
Other duties as assigned by Aggregate Manager and/or Superintendent