Shop Foreman - Dothan, AL

Job ID:  493987
 

APAC Alabama, Inc., part of CRH’s South Division, is a leading supplier of quality asphalt and Construction Services in the Southeastern U.S., with operations in Alabama. Working with government agencies, private contractors, counties and municipalities, we produce millions of tons of quality construction materials and pave many miles of highways every year. Our highly skilled workforce strives to deliver the highest quality products and services in a safe, timely and efficient manner, on every project.  APAC Alabama, Inc.  is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify Participant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads the shop team to excel with safe, efficient, and well-planned equipment maintenance

• Supervises and coordinates activities of all shifts of maintenance and trucking personnel

• Drive team to work more safely and achieve zero incident environment  

• Responsible to maximize equipment availability/reduce equipment costs

• Conduct meaningful audits (safety, workmanship, housekeeping, metrics) and use the results to

• improve employee’s and/or crew/team performance

• Engage in daily meetings with related KPI’s, projects, and performances

• Develop plan & schedule for maintenance, includes routine checks, major repairs, inspections

• Define and utilize Key Performance Indicators

• Develop, train, and drive the budgeting process and financial results

• LOFAT, CMMS owner - achieve effective utilization of resources

• Responsible for aligning objectives with organizational objectives

• Cost management – manage costs through pm’s, labor, and repairs. Involve vendors and sourcing 

• team on best pricing for repairs.

• Manage disposal of under-utilized assets

• Responsible for maintaining communications with local management

• Incorporate Best Practices & Consistencies

• Propose and justify asset replacements; right-sizing of fleets

• Set agenda for communications with equipment supervisors/shop foreman

• Monthly equipment inspections to be personally performed on all assets.

• Overnight travel may be required as necessary

• The job duties described herein are not exhaustive and may be supplemented

• Must have thorough knowledge of equipment, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

• Assist technicians as needed with repairs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Will directly supervise 3 to 10 shop employees

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, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required and 3 or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and training.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ration, percent, land to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Computer Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to type and use keyboards accurately and have knowledge of Database software.  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Standard Driver’s License

• CDL with Hazmat a plus

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. 

• The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. 

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. 

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 lbs. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat.  

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully; an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently.

• Ability to keep time and material records.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

• Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills and attributes.

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 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. 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!

APAC Alabama, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.