Pit Foreman at Oldcastle
Pit Foreman at Oldcastle in Paintsville, Kentucky
Posted in Other 3 days ago.
Job Description:
Job ID: 510136
Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, the Mountain Companies prised of Mountain Enterprises, Mountain Materials, and Mountain Aggregates) have been providing asphalt paving and aggregate services to the state of Kentucky for decades. From concrete construction to asphalt paving and quarry operations, we at the Mountain Companies pride ourselves on the multitude of services we can offer our customers. Privately owned and operated until 2006, the Mountain Companies later joined CRH. By being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regionalpanies and mid to large sized enterprises thate together to form CRH. CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a smallpany environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.
SUMMARY
Plans and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in extracting limestone from surface mines, pits or quarries by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned
Review daily production reports - tracks daily production to maintain and assure that adequate shot stone is prepared to me our daily production goals for our Primary circuit.
Works with quality control to solve problems with stone
Oversees daily production and/or pit operations
Pit operations include drilling and blasting
Look for way to improve production
Helps train employees on new tasks
Directs blasting and drilling operations - does drilling and blasting schedule
Monitor explosives inventory, blasting reports and drill logs for accuracy
Review seismograph reports to ensure site is within legal limits
Ensure all mobile equipment is operating in a safe and efficient manner
Ensure sufficient material available to meet production schedules without stoppage
Help with MSHA inspections
Keep task training records up to date
Manage contractors to ensure safe and effective work standards are met
Development of mine plans
Follow all government regulatory requirements
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises personnel within the quarry.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable amodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Manage personnel
Multi-task
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school degree or GED equivalent, a Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four year college or university would be preferred; or four years related experience. Must be able to effectively useputer to analyze operations and produce reports for themselves, employees and upper management.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, customers and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers,mon fractions and decimals to calculate proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable amodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk or hear; sit; stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable amodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
What CRH Offers You
Highlypetitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regionalpanies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a smallpany environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Pleaseplete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Mountain Enterprises, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Date: May 27, 2025
Nearest Major Market: Huntington
Pit Foreman at Oldcastle in Paintsville, Kentucky
Posted in Other 3 days ago.
Job Description:
Job ID: 510136
Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, the Mountain Companies prised of Mountain Enterprises, Mountain Materials, and Mountain Aggregates) have been providing asphalt paving and aggregate services to the state of Kentucky for decades. From concrete construction to asphalt paving and quarry operations, we at the Mountain Companies pride ourselves on the multitude of services we can offer our customers. Privately owned and operated until 2006, the Mountain Companies later joined CRH. By being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regionalpanies and mid to large sized enterprises thate together to form CRH. CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a smallpany environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.
SUMMARY
Plans and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in extracting limestone from surface mines, pits or quarries by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned
Review daily production reports - tracks daily production to maintain and assure that adequate shot stone is prepared to me our daily production goals for our Primary circuit.
Works with quality control to solve problems with stone
Oversees daily production and/or pit operations
Pit operations include drilling and blasting
Look for way to improve production
Helps train employees on new tasks
Directs blasting and drilling operations - does drilling and blasting schedule
Monitor explosives inventory, blasting reports and drill logs for accuracy
Review seismograph reports to ensure site is within legal limits
Ensure all mobile equipment is operating in a safe and efficient manner
Ensure sufficient material available to meet production schedules without stoppage
Help with MSHA inspections
Keep task training records up to date
Manage contractors to ensure safe and effective work standards are met
Development of mine plans
Follow all government regulatory requirements
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises personnel within the quarry.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable amodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Manage personnel
Multi-task
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school degree or GED equivalent, a Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four year college or university would be preferred; or four years related experience. Must be able to effectively useputer to analyze operations and produce reports for themselves, employees and upper management.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, customers and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers,mon fractions and decimals to calculate proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable amodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk or hear; sit; stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable amodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
What CRH Offers You
Highlypetitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regionalpanies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a smallpany environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Pleaseplete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Mountain Enterprises, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Date: May 27, 2025
Nearest Major Market: Huntington
Job ID: 479567247
Originally Posted on: 6/3/2025
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