Trucking Foreperson(Internal Applicants Only)- Huntington, UT

Req: 503803 

Nielson Construction & Materials, a CRH Company, is a member of the CRH Americas Materials West Division.  Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.  We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.  We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Position Overview:

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in asphalt, paving, construction sand and gravel business, dispatching personnel and equipment, and providing instructions to employees by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares work schedules to ensure that sufficient shift personnel are available for workload demands.
• Reviews dispatch operations to identify technical and operational training needs and recommend operational improvements.
• Needs to be familiar with the delivery areas and must be able to assist drivers in finding jobsites.
• Must be able to determine travel times to jobs and determine best plant locations to service jobs.
• Needs to be familiar with different truck capacities and abilities and plant loading capacities, and what products are available at the various plants and sites.
• Ensure that proper materials and adequate inventory levels are maintained at asphalt plants.
• Must accurately record, maintain, and review driver timecards, and log driver service hours.
• Prepares company employment records for new employees and other documentation as required.
• Ensures drivers follow company safety and environmental policies.
• Works with maintenance shops to schedule equipment repairs and services.
• Must be able and willing to work overtime when necessary
• The job duties described herein are not exhaustive and may be supplemented

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly supervises 3 to 15 employees in the Trucking Department.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

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 a disability to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Computer Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software (Command Alkon); Internet software; Order processing systems; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

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 the 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 occasionally 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 50 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 the essential functions.

Competencies

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

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Meets commitments.
• Leadership - Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Managing People - Makes themselves available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to speak a foreign language a plus
• Ability to operate heavy equipment also a plus

Other Qualifications

• Must be able and willing to travel to site locations frequently

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 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!

Nielson Construction & Materials, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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