Pit​/Crusher Foreperson

Job

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH 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.

Staker Parson Companies is seeking an experienced Pit/Crusher Foreperson to oversee daily aggregate production operations in support of heavy civil construction projects at our Daniels Canyon Pit and Plant. This hands‑on leadership role is responsible for supervising pit and crushing crews, coordinating equipment and production activities, maintaining safety and environmental compliance, and ensuring efficient production of quality aggregate materials.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in crushing operations, aggregate production, mining or quarry operations, heavy equipment operation, and crew leadership. This individual must demonstrate a commitment to safety, productivity, and continuous improvement while supporting company goals and customer needs.

• Lead and promote CRH's safety culture, ensuring compliance with all company, MSHA, OSHA, and environmental regulations.
• Supervise and coordinate daily pit and crushing operations to meet production schedules and quality requirements.
• Direct and oversee crusher operators, equipment operators, mechanics, and laborers.
• Monitor production rates, equipment utilization, and material quality to maximize efficiency and profitability.
• Conduct daily safety meetings, job hazard analyses, and crew briefings.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of crushing plants, conveyors, screens, and associated equipment.
• Coordinate with project managers, dispatch, quality control personnel, and maintenance teams to support operational goals.
• Inspect work areas and equipment to identify and correct safety concerns or operational deficiencies.
• Maintain accurate production reports, equipment records, and operational documentation.
• Assist with planning and scheduling blast rock processing, stockpile management, and material handling activities.
• Train, mentor, and develop employees to improve performance and maintain a highly skilled workforce.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits, dust control requirements, and site housekeeping standards.
• Perform equipment operation duties when necessary.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on production, quality, safety, and cost control.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this role successfully, individuals must be able to complete all essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of aggregate production, crushing, mining, quarry, or heavy civil construction experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or foreman-level experience preferred.
• Experience operating and overseeing crushing and screening equipment.
• Strong knowledge of aggregate production processes and material specifications.
• Experience with equipment maintenance coordination and preventive maintenance programs.

• Working knowledge of:
• Aggregate production
• Crushing and screening operations
• Quarry and pit operations
• Material processing and stockpile management
• Heavy equipment operation
• Equipment maintenance principles
• Production planning and scheduling
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules, operational reports, and equipment documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train and motivate employees while maintaining accountability.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications and production reporting systems.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

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 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 50-75 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

The work environment characteristics described here are…