Crusher/Hot Plant Foreman

Description

The position is anticipated to close on January 5, 2026, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled and removed from the Delta County jobs website.

General Position Description

The Foreman will provide supervision and guidance to employees and districts in regard to crusher and hot plant operations, giving support and instruction as needed. The Foreman will be responsible for the overall safety, environmental compliance, maintenance, production, and upkeep of required documentation at crusher site(s) working in collaboration with district foreman, County Administrator and County Commissioners.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, organize and supervise crusher/hot plant operations applying good safety practices and procedures.
• Oversee county budget, permits and personnel policies and procedures as they apply to the crusher/hot plant.
• Assure regulatory compliance of environmental, construction, licensing and permit requirements.
• Operate all equipment used in crusher and hot plant operations.
• This position requires consistent punctuality and attendance. The primary location of employment for this position is the designated Delta County location/office with the exception of duties that are performed off site as required in responsibilities. The employee is required to perform most (generally, 95%) of assigned duties from this designated location/office to allow for client, customer and coworker access and collaboration, unless prior written approval for an alternative arrangement, such as temporary remote work, has been granted by the employee's direct supervisor and/or department head and maintained in the employee personnel file.
  
  

General Job Duties

Supervisory Tasks:

• Perform hiring, training, development, performance reviews, corrective action and dismissal of employees according to county personnel policies and procedures in collaboration with human resources.
• Investigate accidents of employees for personal injury, site and equipment damage as necessary.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with public and county employees.
• Routinely lead trainings, meetings and safety initiatives.
• Plan and assign daily activities of employees working at various locations.
• Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, expedite work flow, study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Coordinate and direct personnel during emergencies as assigned.
• Oversee and approve employee timekeeping; monitor and plan for employee expenses in regard to overtime and schedule planning.
  
  

Administrative Tasks

• Required to stay knowledgeable of all State and Federal certifications, licensing, and endorsements and assure county compliance.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budget request for all capital, personnel, and expenses for Hot Plant/Crusher.
• Work with commissioners to plan and prioritize projects and capital expenditures.
• Plan and schedule joint projects with other District Foreman, Sheriff’s Department and Commissioners.
• Oversee, process and approve billing and expense charges.
• Initiate purchase of all materials, services and parts used in District.
• Respond to and handle complaints and issues from public.
• Write correspondence as needed.
• Read and follow blue prints, manuals, and drawings.
• Control expenditures and approve purchases of non-capital parts and equipment used in District.
• Service and do light mechanical work on equipment as needed.
• Provide normal office and custodial duties for District Control House and Hot Mix Control Room.
• Provide equipment operation and safety familiarity and training as required.
• Provide support for landfill projects assigned.
• Provide safety warning signals and devices for gravel pit construction projects.
• Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets for shop.
• Complete preventive maintenance forms, safety checklists, and reports as required.
• Answer phones, take and relay messages, operate radio.
• Work with employees, districts, and departments in a cooperative atmosphere showing respect and support.
• Should the Board of County Commissioners or another authorized representative issue a local disaster declaration in Delta County, all Delta County employees may be called upon to serve as disaster service workers.
  
  

Crusher/Hot Plant Tasks

• Perform all equipment operation responsibilities of a Level IV Hot Plant Operator.
• Serve on-call for emergency situations.
• Operate loader for loading trucks, feeding crusher, hot plant and high wall maintenance.
• Drive water truck, haul water, spray for dust control or to achieve optimum moisture for compacted fills.
• Use dump truck to haul various materials as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance including oil and filter changes, greasing and lubricating, belts, lights, check and change tires, clean, maintain fluid levels, wiper blades, and other general tasks.
• Service and perform light mechanical work on equipment as needed.
• Mine properties including maintaining a high wall, digging and excavating, sloping all within MSHA, OSHA and Land Mine Reclamation safety and construction guidelines and regulations.
• Crush, grade and wash aggregate material for Hot Plant and general road maintenance.
• Operate Hot Plant in safe manner including start-up, specification adherence, mixing of aggregate and oils, perform numerous safety and quality inspections.
• Test and qualify different asphalt products as needed, recording parameters and specifications.
• Calibrate scales as necessary.
• Perform welding work in the fabrication, repair and moving of conveyor belts, crushing equipment, Hot Plant, and operating equipment.
• Maintain records of operational measurements, excavation, mining, material usage and production.
• Prepare and construct mine sights including surveying, cement work, road preparation, site designation, and equipment tear down and set-up.
• Perform other similar and related duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent desired

Experience

• At least five (2) years of experience directing and supervising employees required
• At least five (5) years of Hot Plant, Crusher and heavy equipment experience including equipment operations and maintenance required
• Thorough knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment necessary for formulating asphalt and thorough knowledge in use of asphalt products and gravel mine operations required
  
  

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid Colorado Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) – Class A License
• Current mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Part 46 training
  
  

Combination of education and experience may be considered to waive specific requirement.

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: Walk, stand, sit, crawl, kneel, squat, type, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or tools, reach with hands and arms, talk, listen, hear, read, see, lift, bend, climb in/out of equipment, operate equipment

Lifting: 100-pound requirement

Exposure to Elements: Sun, wind, dust, rain, mud, snow, ice, cold, heat, high pressure hoses, solvent, grease, oil, paint, cleaning materials, blizzards, floods, fires, mud and rock slides

Handling of Dangerous Equipment: Normal safety issues and guidelines of operating heavy equipment

Risk of Assault or Injury: Open pit mining conditions and heavy equipment operational hazards are high risk for injury; these risks can be minimized through close attention to good operating practices

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Employees may be required to perform additional duties of a similar and like skill set. Delta County reserves the right to revise the job description.