Site Foreman

Site Foreman

Western Sand & Gravel, a NEBCO Company, mines aggregates along the Platte River near Ashland, Louisville, and Fremont, Nebraska. Concrete aggregate makes up 70 percent of the mines' product. NEBCO, Inc. NEBCO is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business, with more than 1,100 employees spanning 50 locations across Nebraska. Since 1908 NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska's most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses.

Western Sand & Gravel is currently offering a $2500.00 Hiring Bonus!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Abiding by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely.
• Assisting in accident investigation.
• Serving as the supervisor in the field to exercise technical and functional supervision over the operators at the assigned site.
• Monitoring crew performance and behaviors in the field and reporting work progress, challenges, incidents and accidents, and employee conduct and performance to the appropriate supervisor.
• Communicating supervisor expectations to work crew regarding work practices and procedures, safety, and compliance with the company's policies.
• Setting an example to crew members in following Company policies and safety regulations, and in maintaining a positive working relationship with co-workers, supervisors, and company leadership.
• Evaluating work procedures and processes and ensuring that safe work practices are being followed by crew members under his/her lead.
• Following all safety policies and procedures and holding safety meetings with crew members.
• Recommending improvements and repairs to be made to equipment.
• Evaluating work requirements and determining work schedule.
• Ensuring safe and efficient operation of the plant through maintenance, inspection and repair of the equipment and operating conditions of the plant.
• Assisting in performing preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Operating equipment based on production schedules to assure appropriate sequence of operations.
• Keeping site facilities clean and safe for efficient operation.
• Inspecting equipment before and during use.
• Training employees on proper operation of equipment.
• Attending and participating in required trainings.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job trains, directs, and oversees the work of others assigned to the site.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and
• three years of work-related experience; or
• an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid NE drivers' license and be insurable under the company's insurance program.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Must possess mechanical aptitude.
• Able to operate with minimal supervision and take initiative to investigate and resolve problems.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Must be able to work well with others.
• Requires knowledge and use of skills and abilities related to leading a crew of workers including the ability to build a cohesive team to accomplish goals, listen to input provided by crew members and respond appropriately, and communicate information in ways that build trust and support.
• Able to read operating and maintenance manuals, and drawings.
• Able to effectively communicate with others and give oral and written instructions.
• Required to clearly write reports with correct use of language.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Benefits Include:

• Retirement Plans
• PAID Holidays
• Insurance Benefits
• Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off
• PAID Time Off
• On the Job Training

Condition of Employment Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications. Approval of pre-employment reference, background checks and post offer substance testing are required as conditions of employment.