Shop Foreperson

Shop Foreperson

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

The Shop Foreperson will be responsible for assigning and assisting in the daily maintenance and repair on all mobile equipment. This responsibility will include daily supervision of all mechanics, preventative maintenance personnel and include maintenance of the repair facility itself.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads the shop team to excel with safe, efficient, and well-planned equipment maintenance.
• Requires PPE adherence in shop and in the field.
• Conducts routine inspection and certification of equipment.
• Directs R&M services with effective scheduling and coordination.
• Utilizes CMMS for Work Order Requests and PM Service needs.
• Prioritizes repairs based on need of asset, cost, and time of repair.
• Assigns tasks based on mechanic skill and repair difficulty.
• Utilizes Infield to review and approve mechanic staff time and cost coding.
• Reviews and approves coding and cost of PO requests for parts, supplies, and services.
• Communicates and coordinates with Operations staff.
• Provides updates on down assets and repair schedules.
• Displays a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and Procedures.
• Strict adherence to Company policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Book of Policies.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all employees.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company policies and procedures. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: planning, assigning, and directing work. Willingness to develop subordinates' technical and leadership skills and make recommendations for new job opportunities when appropriate. Effective management of employee performance through coaching, feedback (written and verbal), rewards, and discipline when necessary. Addressing complaints and resolving problems in a timely manner. Ability to get work done through others using effective delegation, scheduling, and time management practices.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Required Qualifications Must have a current CDL or ability to obtain CDL Must have a current and valid driver's license. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills. Safety minded professional who demonstrates good performance, attendance, and punctuality. Demonstrates the willingness to work overtime and weekends/holidays as needed. Demonstrates ability to work and communicate well with Supervisors, Truck Drivers, Heavy Equipment Operators, and other employees. Demonstrates the ability to conform to and maintain OSHA, MSHA, DOT and all other company or state rules and regulations. Must pass pre-employment physical exam and pre-employment-controlled substance testing. Must have current US Authorization to work or ability to obtain without company assistance prior to start date.

Preferred Qualifications High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. Five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficient with Windows, Excel, Word, Cat ET, Cummins Insite and Detroit programs.

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. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. 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 anywhere up to 30-75 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

What CRH Offers You

Highly competitive base pay Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs Group retirement savings program Health and wellness programs An 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 a 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. EOE/Vet/Disability CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.