Foreperson - Waynesville NC

Job ID: 513855

Since 1947, Harrison Construction Company, a CRH company, has been the preferred source for ground-level site construction throughout eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina. Committed to quality, service and safety, our integrated products and services enable us to build and manage site development projects from concept through construction. In addition, by being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come 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 small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Position Overview

Manages quarry and delivery activities to customers at the quarry. Supervise and partner with site personnel to ensure production is running at efficient levels.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Supervise and conduct pre-shift inspection of plant requirements to make sure everything is in operational order checking all safety items.
• Enforce all company policies and MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
• Manages and assists in maintenance of equipment and in compiling reports regarding plant production and plant maintenance.
• Inspection of plant and safety items required at the end of each shift.
• Grease equipment and clean up required at the end of each shift.

• Attitude/cooperation: always maintaining courteous and professional manner with co-workers, customers and public.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

• High school education or GED preferred but not required.
• Related experience and/or training preferred.

Work Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively to insure all personnel understand what is expected and what needs are lacking.

• Ability to be flexible with last minute schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes.
• Overtime work required.
• Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet wearing appropriate PPE to perform maintenance or repair to plant components (ex: conveyors, crushers, screens )utilizing ladders, stairs, manlifts and catwalks.
• Ability to adhere to PPE (personal protective equipment) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition as supplied by company.

• Attendance required according to Company Attendance Policy to ensure crew is able to operate at normal efficiency level.

• If operating company vehicle, employee must meet Driver Qualification Standard.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Maintenance on jaw and cone crusher.

Physical Requirements

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.

• Physical ability to perform maintenance on plant under extreme temperatures and for extended hours of time.
• Must be able to climb stairs/ladders to top of plant/silo.
• Uses tools such as sledge hammer, wrenches, screwdrivers, cutting torch, welder, pneumatic hammer/drill, sand blaster, pipe wrench.
• Job requires the following motions: climbing, stooping stretching, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, twisting, walking, standing, reaching and squatting
• Requires occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. for repetitious while using proper lifting techniques.
• Must be able to adapt and work in extreme weather temperatures

Work Environment

• Will be exposed to extremes of heat or cold weather.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and 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, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If youre 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. Please complete 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!

Harrison Construction Company, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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