Job Description: Pit Manager

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Plan, organize, and supervise daily pit operations including drilling, blasting (if applicable), crushing, screening, stockpiling, and hauling.
• Monitor material quality, production targets, and efficiency to meet company goals.
• Coordinate with trucking/hauling teams to ensure timely material delivery.
• Oversee equipment scheduling, fueling, and maintenance to minimize downtime.

Leadership & Personnel

• Lead, train, and manage pit crew, equipment operators, and support staff.
• Assign tasks and monitor performance, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Foster a positive work culture with accountability, teamwork, and communication.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between pit operations and company leadership.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce compliance with MSHA, OSHA, and company safety standards.
• Conduct and document safety meetings, inspections, and hazard assessments.
• Ensure environmental and regulatory requirements are followed (dust control, water management, reclamation, etc.).

Equipment & Hands-On Support

• Operate heavy equipment (loaders, crushers, haul trucks, excavators) as needed to support production.
• Troubleshoot and assist with mechanical issues to keep production moving.
• Maintain accurate production records, equipment logs, and personnel timesheets.

Business Development & Sales

• Develop and maintain relationships with contractors, suppliers, municipalities, and other potential customers.
• Actively network within the construction and aggregate industries to generate sales opportunities.
• Meet with clients to understand material and hauling needs, providing professional representation of the company.
• Support the estimating and project management teams by identifying upcoming work opportunities.
• Track sales leads, negotiate pricing (within company guidelines), and assist in closing new business.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in aggregate production, mining, or excavation operations (including at least 2 years in a leadership or foreman role).
• Strong knowledge of crushing and screening processes, material handling, and equipment operation.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build professional relationships and generate sales.
• Ability to operate loaders, excavators, haul trucks, and other pit equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to step into multiple roles to support operations.
• Working knowledge of MSHA/OSHA safety regulations.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or certifications preferred.

Skills & Attributes

• Leadership: Ability to motivate and direct a team with fairness and consistency.
• Communication: Clear, respectful, and professional with crew, leadership, and clients.
• Business Development: Comfortable networking, meeting with clients, and promoting the company’s services.
• Adaptability: Willing to switch from management duties to hands-on equipment operation.
• Safety Mindset: Committed to creating and maintaining a safe workplace.
• Organizational: Able to schedule, plan, and track production, people, and equipment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay (based on experience).
• Health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Commission/bonus opportunities tied to material sales (optional, depending on company policy).