Aggregate Management Trainee

Aggregate Management Trainee

Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH company, has played a vital role in building infrastructure around our state, serving the market from 23 locations throughout Connecticut. As a leading supplier of quality crushed stone, hot mix asphalt, and ready mix concrete, Tilcon Connecticut has supported the construction of superior roads, buildings and bridges. The most respected name in the construction industry, from the quarry to the road, Tilcon Connecticut does it all!

Are you looking for opportunities and benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel? Then Tilcon Connecticut Inc. and CRH is the company for you! If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today!

Position Overview

The Aggregate Management Trainee role is a rotational development program designed to build future frontline leaders through hands-on experience, active participation in daily operations, and structured exposure to quarry technical systems and business processes. This role emphasizes learning by doing—developing practical skills in production, mining operations, and leadership while building the capability needed to progress into Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent roles.

Key Responsibilities

Learn how to operate within CRH's safety culture and how to manage with safety as a value. Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety as Tilcon's first core value by actively participating in and supporting a strong safety culture. Learn aggregate operations through hands-on work across quarry, plant, and mobile equipment environments. Perform and support production, maintenance, and operational tasks to understand workflows and overall performance.

Develop knowledge of drilling & blasting, mine plan execution, and material movement to improve efficiency and reduce rehandling. Gain experience with production and performance systems (e.g., PEAK), including production tracking, downtime coding, and performance analysis. Learn and apply applicable MSHA, environmental, DOT, and other regulatory requirements. Partner with Quality Control to understand product specifications, consistency, and customer expectations. Support small capital projects from planning through execution and closeout.

Build understanding of how operations, maintenance, logistics, quality, and finance drive business results. Participate in cross-site rotations to expand operational and leadership perspective. Support continuous improvement efforts, problem-solving, and operational initiatives. Develop leadership skills in communication, decision-making, accountability, and team coordination; observe frontline supervisory practices. Provide team support and informal leadership as development progresses. Gain basic knowledge of budgeting, cost control, and financial performance.

Maintain reliable attendance and actively engage in all development opportunities. Perform other duties as needed to support operational and development goals.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and an ability to work with Management Action Oriented – Enjoys working hard, seizes opportunities, and is full of energy Listening – Practices attentive and active listening Technical Learning – Picks up on technical things quickly and can learn new skills High Standard of Safety, Ethics, Integrity, Quality & Trust – formally and visibly demonstrate support and understanding of Company core values.

Ability to work independently Ability to perform under deadline pressure Ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions Ability to lead others through influence Ability to learn on the Fly – Relentless and versatile learner that is open to change and enjoy the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree is preferred in civil, mining, mechanical, or a related engineering or construction-focused discipline. Work Requirements Internship, co-op, or prior experience in mining, construction, manufacturing, heavy industry, or a similar hands-on operational environment is preferred. Knowledge/Skill Requirements…