Crusher Foreman

Company Summary

For over 60 years, Schellinger Construction has been building highways and roads across Montana. We work primarily in Northwest Montana and provide a full range of services, including earthwork, trucking, gravel crushing, concrete supply, aggregate surfacing, culvert/pipe installation, asphalt paving, and retail aggregate supply (gravel, asphalt). As a family business, we invest in our employees over the long term, providing a bonus program and a complete benefits package including vacation, pension plan, and health insurance.

Job Summary

The Crushing Foreman is responsible for the supervision of a single crushing operation. This also includes the day-to-day operation of an individual crushing crew, which may include up to 8 crew members.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Crushing Foreman include, but are not limited to:

Operations & Supervision

• Supervising single crushing operation and personnel: scheduling crew,  making assignments and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving issues.


• Understand crushing production and specification goals; assist with resolving operational problems & identifying work process improvements.


• Provide input for gravel pit layout and set up processes, follow all landowner agreements.


• Prioritizing and directing maintenance personnel on repairs of onsite equipment and crusher.


• Price checking, selecting, and ordering required materials and supplies in accordance with established purchasing procedures. Determining and recommending additional equipment and tools requirements.


• Inspecting site daily for potential hazards or safety concerns and MSHA compliance.


• Have a thorough understanding of the plan for their individual crushing project, including specifications, equipment, manpower, quantities, quality control procedures, materials, safety and security practices, temporary utilities, and staging areas.

Communication, Teamwork & Administration

• Perform communication and management activities of crew, particularly during stressful situations, in a respectful manner.


• Collaborate with the Crushing Superintendent to prepare daily, weekly, and long-term plans. 


• Assist crew when needed e.g. operating crushing related equipment and crusher; set up/teardown of crusher.


• Supervise the performance of the crushing crew, which includes helping with recruiting, new hire orientation, resolving and documenting performance issues, training & development, and providing/receiving feedback.


• Work with the crushing maintenance crew to prioritize and complete equipment repairs and preventive maintenance.


• Coordinate with the designated mechanic responsible for ordering parts, to ensure that an adequate inventory of tools, parts, and services for equipment are on hand or made available in a timely manner.


• Review project productivity and job costs.


• Review and approve timecards, meet reporting requirements.
  
  

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure that “Safety First” is understood and demonstrated; including conducting weekly crew safety meetings.


• Enforce and comply with company safety policies, MSHA regulations, EEO policies, benefits and standard company procedures.


• Participates in MSHA inspections. Conducts site-specific MSHA training and safety training.


• Attend the annual foreman’s meeting and participate in annual MSHA training.

Other Requirements

• This is a union position. Previous crushing experience required.


• Willing to travel.


• Willing to work overtime.


• A valid driver’s license and a good MVR is required. CDL not required, but will be viewed favorably.


• Wear appropriate protective equipment on job sites: safety-toed boots, hard hats, ear, and eye protection. Must also ensure crew members are complying with these regulations.


• Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which will include inclement weather, heat and cold, and exposure to dust and asphalt.


• Experience using Microsoft Office’s suite of products (Word, Excel, Outlook) is preferred.


• Must comply with the company’s drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Compensation offered with this role will be based on work experience and capability.

Schellinger Construction Company is a drug-free and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.