Riprap Foreman

Job Details

Description

Luck Stone is in search of a skilled Riprap Foreman to lead our rock breaking team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a dedicated team that produces riprap products and conducts secondary breakage for crushing operations, ensuring efficient and safe operations. If you have a strong background in rock breaking or processing and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact on our quarry operations. This position will spend a few days a week traveling to sites around Central VA.

Essential Functions

20% of Job: Team Leadership

• Lead the Riprap team, ensuring efficient operations, adherence to safety protocols, and coordination with other teams.
• Train and mentor team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.
  
  

40% of the Job: Team Coordination and Collaboration

• Work closely with the Pit Services Manager, blasting crew, and drilling foreman to plan and execute rock breaking operations.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and serve as the point-of-contact for all breakage needs.
• Schedule and balance work between sites.
• Fill in as an equipment operator when needed.
  
  

20% of the Job: Execute Riprap Strategy

• Execute company riprap strategy including tracking and managing inventory levels
  
  

20% of the Job: Monitor, Analyze, and Improve Performance

• Set performance standards, accurately maintain records and logs, and create reports related to rock breaking operations.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance productivity and safety, including new technology and equipment selection.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices.
• Ensure the efficient use and maintenance of equipment.
• Responsible for meeting budget (revenue and costs).
  
  

Education

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
  
  

Work Experience

• 5 years of mining experience (aggregates preferred) with Pit Leadership preferred.
• Knowledge of mobile equipment and experience with operating and maintaining equipment
• Previous management experience preferred
  
  

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Virginia Energy Foreman Certification or ability to acquire
  
  

Luck Companies Values

• Leadership: Ignites human potential and performance
• Integrity: Earns the trust and respect of others
• Commitment: Takes personal responsibility for the success of self, others, and the organization
• Creativity: Delivers ideas and innovation that add value
  
  

ENVIRONMENT OR PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work under conditions of frequent exposure to dusty conditions and the full range of weather conditions
• Frequently in, on, and around quarry high walls and pit
• Extended periods working from elevated positions or in tunnel
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
  
  

Luck Companies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. EEO