Crusher Foreperson - Columbus, NE

Job ID:  497904

As a major supplier of aggregates in Nebraska since 1921, Central Sand and Gravel Company, A CRH Company, has a long history as a mainstay of construction and development projects throughout the state – even supplying aggregates for one of Nebraska’s very first concrete paving projects.  

Position Overview

Oversee the erection, maintenance and deconstruction of portable plant operations for Central Sand and Gravel. 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Operate crusher and heavy equipment in a safety manner.
• Manage the crusher set up and teardown when mobile.
• Oversees and maintains appropriate inventory levels.
• Ensures that equipment and facilities are properly maintained including ordering parts and maintenance.
• Works with the Quality Control Department to ensure products meet specifications.
• Overnight travel and weekend work is required.

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

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university
• 3 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.                                                                      

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.                                             

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, 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 and concrete variables.                                                                  

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a basic level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word processing software.  Ability to effectively communicate using e-mail.                                                               

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

• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to manipulate or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Position will occasionally require the frequent climbing of ladders and steps. 
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.  Regional, overnight travel is required.

Work Environment

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

About CRH 

CRH has a long and proud heritage as one of North America’s largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

CRH is a great place to grow! 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 career site. Please complete your online profile which will be sent directly to the appropriate Hiring Manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest in the CRH family!

Central Sand and Gravel Company, 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.