Quarry Maintenance Foreperson

Job ID:  518545

APAC Central Inc., is a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performing as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. APAC-Central, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century!

Lead Safety, Efficiency, and Innovation in Northwest Arkansas

Position Overview

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for safety, equipment reliability, and operational excellence? Join our Northwest Arkansas team as a Maintenance Foreperson, where you’ll oversee the maintenance and upkeep of plant and mobile equipment in a dynamic quarry environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting, enjoy mentoring others, and are committed to workplace safety and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team that values safety, innovation, and personal growth.
• Competitive pay that rewards your expertise and leadership
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching
• Paid time off (PTO) to support work-life balance
• Opportunities for advancement and continuous learning.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Make a meaningful impact on the success and safety of our operation.

What You’ll Do

• Champion Safety: Foster a culture of safety by leading daily safety briefings, chairing the Safety Committee, and ensuring all team members follow best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Drive Maintenance Excellence: Schedule, supervise, and support maintenance personnel and subcontractors, ensuring equipment is serviced and available for peak production. Oversee preventive maintenance using state-of-the-art systems (E-maint, CMMS) and manage critical parts inventory.
• Lead and Mentor: Develop team members through mentoring programs, provide training, and actively participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance management.
• Optimize Operations: Collaborate with plant leadership to align maintenance activities with production goals, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for maximum efficiency.
• Ensure Compliance: Stay current with MSHA, US Coast Guard, US Corps of Engineers, and ADEQ regulations. Develop and implement plans to meet Coast Guard Sub-Chapter M requirements and maintain top-notch regulatory compliance across all operations.
• Support River and Mine Operations: Coordinate personnel and equipment for mine planning and river operations, conduct regular site inspections, and serve as a backup operator for dredge and plant equipment.
• Manage Financials: Assist with monthly financial reviews, forecasting, and cost control measures to support the plant’s fiscal health.
• Be a Team Player: Step in for management as needed and perform other duties to help our operations run smoothly and safely.

Who We’re Looking For

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in maintenance, preferably in a quarry, mining, or heavy industrial environment. Leadership experience strongly preferred.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 18 years old, able to complete required MSHA and miner training within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and travel as needed.
• Strict adherence to safety protocols and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to team leadership.
• Proven ability to adapt, multitask, and drive change in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with procurement, inventory management, and maintenance management systems.
• Commitment to high ethical standards and organizational goals.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility.
• Regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 25-50 lbs as needed.
• Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions.
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loud environments.
• Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely.
• Reasonable accommodation is provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

If you’re a proactive leader ready to take your career to the next level, apply to be our Maintenance Foreperson and help shape the future of our quarry operations in Northwest Arkansas!

This job description outlines key responsibilities and requirements but is not all-inclusive. Duties may be adjusted as business needs evolve. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform 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
• 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, 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 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. 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 Central Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability