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Pit/Crusher Foreperson
AMAT
Heber City, Utah, United States
Job ID: 526836
Staker Parson Companies, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.
Position Overview
Staker Parson Companies is seeking an experienced Pit/Crusher Foreperson to oversee daily aggregate production operations in support of heavy civil construction projects at our Daniels Canyon Pit and Plant. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for supervising pit and crushing crews, coordinating equipment and production activities, maintaining safety and environmental compliance, and ensuring efficient production of quality aggregate materials.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in crushing operations, aggregate production, mining or quarry operations, heavy equipment operation, and crew leadership. This individual must demonstrate a commitment to safety, productivity, and continuous improvement while supporting company goals and customer needs.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Lead and promote CRH's safety culture, ensuring compliance with all company, MSHA, OSHA, and environmental regulations.
• Supervise and coordinate daily pit and crushing operations to meet production schedules and quality requirements.
• Direct and oversee crusher operators, equipment operators, mechanics, and laborers.
• Monitor production rates, equipment utilization, and material quality to maximize efficiency and profitability.
• Conduct daily safety meetings, job hazard analyses, and crew briefings.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of crushing plants, conveyors, screens, and associated equipment.
• Coordinate with project managers, dispatch, quality control personnel, and maintenance teams to support operational goals.
• Inspect work areas and equipment to identify and correct safety concerns or operational deficiencies.
• Maintain accurate production reports, equipment records, and operational documentation.
• Assist with planning and scheduling blast rock processing, stockpile management, and material handling activities.
• Train, mentor, and develop employees to improve performance and maintain a highly skilled workforce.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits, dust control requirements, and site housekeeping standards.
• Perform equipment operation duties when necessary.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on production, quality, safety, and cost control.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
To perform this role successfully, individuals must be able to complete all essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of aggregate production, crushing, mining, quarry, or heavy civil construction experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or foreman-level experience preferred.
• Experience operating and overseeing crushing and screening equipment.
• Strong knowledge of aggregate production processes and material specifications.
• Experience with equipment maintenance coordination and preventive maintenance programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of:
• Aggregate production
• Crushing and screening operations
• Quarry and pit operations
• Material processing and stockpile management
• Heavy equipment operation
• Equipment maintenance principles
• Production planning and scheduling
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules, operational reports, and equipment documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train and motivate employees while maintaining accountability.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications and production reporting systems.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Physical Requirements
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50-75 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
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Staker Parson Companies, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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