Mechanic Foreman

Arcosa Lightweight is searching for a Foreman/Supervisor for our Livingston, AL plant. In this role you will support a positive safety culture staff within a 24/7 aggregate environment that is regulated by MSHA safety standards. As a Job Title, you will coordinate and supervise the daily activities of hourly employees in assigned area.

Arcosa Lightweight is a leading producer and distributor in the Western and Southwestern U.S. of lightweight and natural aggregates, including expanded shale and clay, crushed stone, sand and gravel, asphalt rock, and other products.

What You Will Get:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Paid weekly 
• Opportunity for annual performance increases 
• 401k program with employer matching
• Room for growth and career advancement 
• Health insurance
• Dental & vision Insurance 
• Paid life insurance
• Paid short term disability
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays 
• MSHA training provided
   

What You Will Do:

• Comply with all industry safety rules, procedures and applicable government regulations 
• Resolve problems and delegate tasks to ensure a safe, clean and productive shift 
• Actively promote safety awareness and continuous improvement through positive recognition 
• Identifies mechanical problems visually and/or with computer diagnostic equipment 
• Oils and lubricates moving parts on heavy equipment in a mining environment to ensure effective performance.
• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Orders and installs replacement parts for heavy mobile equipment. 
• Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.
• Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently. 
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies. 
• Coordinates with plant or maintenance managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines to complete in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with product or plant manager regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required.
• Ability to diagnose break downs
• Performs preventative maintenance or makes repairs on rolling stock and heavy equipment (e.g., Oil changes, clean-out) 
• Able to perform repairs like remove and install motors, spring and brake work, general repairs
• Be able to perform multiple tasks. 
• Sound problem solving skills
• Be able to communicate with your supervisors, drivers and to function as a team member 
• Perform daily pre-shift equipment and workplace inspections to maintain equipment performance
• Maintain strong communications with other plant employees and operators 
• Other duties as assigned

What You Will Need:

• Basic knowledge and ability to read shipping documents
• Basic math skills
• Walk up and down elevated controls
• Previous leadership experience preferred 
• The ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift, walk, climb stairs, ladders and catwalks up to 60 feet as required.
• The ability to work in varied outdoor environments (cold, hot, dry, dusty, rainy) 
• Ability to lift weights of up to 60 pounds 
• Able to work rotating 12 hour shifts any day of the week when required 
• Ability to work overtime and holidays 
• Prompt, regular and predictable attendance

Working Conditions and Physical Environment: While most equipment has air conditioning, there will be times when other responsibilities may require periods of work in all weather conditions including heat, cold, wet, dry, and dusty. Regularly sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing. Vision requirements include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Frequent use of hands and arms. Requires ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs. Occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching, ascending, and descending stairs or ladders.

The above statements describe the general nature and responsibilities of the position. All employees may be required to perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Arcosa Aggregates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We activate the potential of our people, care for our customers, optimize operations, integrate sustainability, and promote a results-driven culture aligned with long term value creation.