Plant Superintendent (Portables)

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This position is responsible for supervising the day-to-day portable plant operations associated with mining, processing, stockpiling, loading and distribution of aggregates or related construction materials to ensure workforce efficiency.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Plan, direct and supervise workers associated with mining, processing, stockpiling, loading and distribution of aggregate or related construction materials to ensure proper manpower and inventory levels are maintained.

• Direct assigned work in accordance with area operation to ensure profitability, safe work practices, and environmental/legal compliance.

• Apply knowledge of production methods, processes, and equipment to ensure operating effectiveness and improve efficiencies.

• Manage and Schedule the maintenance of all plant equipment for assigned facility to ensure all plant equipment is up and running in a timely manner and no work is delayed; maintain equipment files as necessary including inventory, repair, maintenance, oil sampling, and servicing to ensure preservation of company investments.

• Compare costs and best value of plant equipment repair including contracting outside vendors, using in-house labor or equipment replacements to ensure the most cost effective choices are made.

• Assist in the preparation of operating budget and forecasting data to meet established goals.

• Inspect work areas to determine type of work required and materials and equipment to be used meet branch standards.

• Provide workers with tools, materials and equipment to ensure projects are completed on time and under budget.

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.

• Perform weekly tailgate safety meetings and daily “take 5’s” to ensure corporate safety standards are maintained.

Education

• High School Diploma

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Work Experience

• Minimum 6 years experience in plants supervision.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• General knowledge of the materials business.

• Knowledge and experience with Hot Mix Asphalt and Aggregate Plants.

• Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Knowledge of plant operations, including scheduling, production, and maintenance.

• Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information.

• Possess practical knowledge of the function, operation, and maintenance of material processing equipment.

• Ability to recognize hazards or unsafe work practices

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Team player.

• Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis.

• Valid driver’s license.

Our Benefits at a Glance:

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace.  That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

 

Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents.  Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

 

As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

 

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Salary Range: 

$113,279.00 - $169,920.00

Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.  ​

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