What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aggregate Yard Foreman position at Casella Construction, Inc.?
Casella Construction is seeking to hire an Aggregate Yard Foreman to join our Aggregate Team in Mendon, Vermont. The Aggregate Yard Foreman will be responsible for coordinating the activities of yard workers, managing inventory, and ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of materials.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aggregate materials management, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
Responsibilities:
- Effectively lead the production and sales of a 200,000 TPY operation.
- Ensure pit and mine activities are achieved to plan specifications.
- Identify operational deficiencies and implement a plan for continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with all company and government policies and regulations.
- Organize and lead a team to achieve scheduled production load-out targets.
- Monitor interfaced cameras that overlook crushers, hoppers, and conveyors while in production.
- Coordinate maintenance tasks to ensure safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
- Perform daily pre and post inspections with appropriate documentation that follow company policies.
- Perform crusher machinery set up and take down, which includes running cables, hoses, setting up blocks, tarping, shoveling aggregate, etc.
- Keep crusher and other associated areas clean and organized.
- Perform all duties within safety guidelines set up by MSHA and company policy.
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of yard workers, including scheduling, training, and performance management.
- Oversee the loading, unloading, and storage of aggregate materials.
- Maintain inventory records and manage stock levels to meet operational needs.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure efficient operations and customer satisfaction.
- Resolve any issues or conflicts that arise in the yard operations.
- Prepare and submit reports on yard activities, inventory levels, and equipment status.
- Training requirements, both in person and online, as needed or required.
Specific Equipment Used:
- Front-end loaders
- Excavators
- Conveyors
- Dump trucks
- Forklifts
- Screening plants
- Crushers
- Weighbridges
- Skid steers
- Material handlers
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in aggregate materials management or a related field.
- Proven leadership and supervisory skills.
- Strong understanding of aggregate materials and yard operations.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to operate and maintain yard equipment and machinery.
- Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Physical stamina and the ability to work in various weather conditions.
- Valid driver's license and any required certifications.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the construction or mining industry.
- Certification in heavy equipment operation.
- Knowledge of inventory management systems.
- Must have physical strength, balance, hand eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
- Must be able safely to climb and dismount a ladder
- Must be able to stand, walk, and climb inclines for the duration of the shift.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds.
- Must be able to work outdoors in all weather.
Attributes:
- Follows all safety guidelines and prioritizes a safe work environment.
- Capable of performing manual labor, lifting heavy materials, and working in demanding conditions.
- Works well with others and follows instructions from supervisors.
- Observes and reports safety hazards or equipment issues.
- Open to training and developing skills in quarry operations.
- Shows up on time and completes assigned tasks reliably.
- Can adjust to changing weather conditions and seasonal work requirements.
- Understands how to use tools and perform basic equipment maintenance.
- Committed to working hard in a physically demanding environment.
- Able to clearly report concerns and follow instructions.
Casella Construction offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, supplemental insurances, and 401(k) retirement options including a company match.
About our Company:
Joseph Casella and John Casella II are the second generation of the Casella family, carrying on a legacy that was built on hard work, grit, determination, and most of all, innovation. Together with a team equally committed to exemplifying the highest industry standards, and reinventing systems to create effective solutions when old methods no longer serve new thinking, Casella Construction has evolved to become an industry-leading company in the field.
Our strength is in our team, who we continue to invest in and depend on to help expand critical areas of our business, including heavy highway construction, demolition, utility installation, environmental contracting, commercial site development, land management, aggregate, transportation, and fleet maintenance.
Casella Construction’s success is attributed to our employees’ love of the industry, our leadership’s drive to remain at the forefront of technology and environmental stewardship, and our collective ability to thrive in dynamic situations.
