Crusher Team Lead

Job Summary:

Assists in directing the daily work of others and performs work required to maintain efficient operation of plants and equipment in support of mining and materials production activities; operates a variety of equipment, vehicles, and tooling.

Main Responsibilities:

•   Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams

•   Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies 

•   Ensure team follows all safety procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions, and uses equipment/tooling properly

•   Assign work to others and monitor performance in coordination with supervisor/manager 

•   Communicate professionally with others in person, over the phone, and on company radio channels 

•   Operate heavy equipment, vehicles, and tools used in aggregate mining and production operations 

•   Assist with manual/physical tasks required in plant operation and maintenance activities

•   Monitor interactions between plant operators, drivers, and others to ensure safe operations in support of efficient materials production

•   Ensure all operators are performing pre-operational inspections of equipment and reporting mechanical/safety issues

•   Provide direction and assist with mobile equipment maintenance, including lubrication, replacing oil/fluids, fueling, cleaning, and minor repair

•   Provide direction and assist with plant/crusher equipment maintenance, repair and troubleshooting

•   Support training and mentoring related to mobile equipment, mining, and plant production operations

Education:

•   High school diploma or equivalent preferred

•   MSHA certification or ability to obtain certification required

•   Valid drivers’ license with ability to maintain a clean driving history required

Skills:

•   5 or more years of relevant experience working in mining and/or aggregate production operations

•   Mechanical skill and experience with mobile equipment and plant equipment maintenance; basic welding experience

•   Proficiency in operation of most/all industrial and heavy equipment used in the operation

•   Proficiency in operation of plant controls and equipment

•   Proficiency with mobile devices and other technology used in daily operations

•   Ability to read and interpret signage and/or written instructions (safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc.)

•   Ability to resolve operational and personnel issues effectively in coordination with supervisor/manager

•   Ability to work in a team environment and provide direction to others

•   Ability to interact professionally with others and clearly communicate information

Physical Requirements:

•   Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required

•   Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance

•   Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle, and manipulate objects

•   Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear) 

•   Regularly required to read and understand signage, labels, and written instructions

•   Regularly required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 

•   Regularly required to stand/work on feet for long periods, and walk across uneven terrain

•   Occasionally exposed to working from high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock

•   Mining environment; regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, airborne particles, fuel/chemicals, loud noise, moving equipment/parts, and vibration

Benefits and Perks:

•   Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options

•   Prescription Drug Coverage

•   Dental and Vision Plans

•   Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options

•   Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services

•   Paid Parental Leave

•   Employee Assistance Program 

•   Life and AD&D Insurance 

•   Disability Insurance 

•   Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

•   401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

•   Product and Service Group Discount Programs