Aggregate Foreman

Casella Construction is seeking an Aggregate Foreman to join our team. 

The Aggregate Foreman is responsible for achieving scheduled production load-out targets and coordinating tasks to ensure safety and compliance. Coordinates and oversees activities of workers of Aggregate production, maintenance, and quality control.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively lead the production and sales of a 200,000 TPY operation.
• Ensure pit and mine activities are achieved to plan specifications.
• Identify operational deficiencies and implement a plan for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all company and government policies and regulations.
• Organize and lead a team to achieve scheduled production load-out targets.
• Monitor interfaced cameras that overlook crushers, hoppers, and conveyors while in production.
• Coordinate maintenance tasks to ensure safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Perform daily pre and post inspections with appropriate documentation that follow company policies.
• Perform crusher machinery set up and take down, which includes running cables, hoses, setting up blocks, tarping, shoveling aggregate, etc.
• Keep crusher and other associated areas clean and organized.
• Perform all duties within safety guidelines set up by MSHA and company policy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in Aggregate operations.
• MSHA part 46 and 48 miner certifications.
• Working knowledge of environmental policies, standards, and best practices.
• Experience operating equipment efficiently to maintain project specifications.
• Experience with HMI (Human Machine Interface) desirable.
• Team player with abilities to lead employees and partner with external customers.
• Experience with safely operating Loader, Haul Truck and Excavator.
• Mechanical knowledge of aggregate machinery such as conveyors and crushers.
• Ability to use an iPad for essential job functions.
• Valid Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or GED.

 Attributes:

• Well-developed leadership and interpersonal skills, including ability to manage diverse personalities.
• Strong bias for action and sense of urgency. Resolves issues quickly.
• Exhibit attention to detail.
• Able to analyze situations and identify ways to improve efficiency.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Possess basic math skills.

  Physical Requirements:

• Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.