SIMON | Aggregate Lead

Job Summary:

Assists in directing the daily work of others and performs work required to maintain efficient operation of plants and equipment in support of mining and materials production activities; operates a variety of equipment, vehicles, and tooling.

Main Responsibilities:

•    Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
•    Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies 
•    Ensure team follows all safety procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions, and uses equipment/tooling properly
•    Assign work to others and monitor performance in coordination with supervisor/manager 
•    Communicate professionally with others in person, over the phone, and on company radio channels 
•    Operate heavy equipment, vehicles, and tools used in aggregate mining and production operations 
•    Assist with manual/physical tasks required in plant operation and maintenance activities
•    Monitor interactions between plant operators, drivers, and others to ensure safe operations in support of efficient materials production
•    Ensure all operators are performing pre-operational inspections of equipment and reporting mechanical/safety issues
•    Provide direction and assist with mobile equipment maintenance, including lubrication, replacing oil/fluids, fueling, cleaning, and minor repair
•    Provide direction and assist with plant/crusher equipment maintenance, repair and troubleshooting
•    Support training and mentoring related to mobile equipment, mining, and plant production operations

Education:

•    High school diploma or equivalent preferred
•    MSHA certification or ability to obtain certification required
•    Valid drivers’ license with ability to maintain a clean driving history required

Skills:

•    5 or more years of relevant experience working in mining and/or aggregate production operations
•    Mechanical skill and experience with mobile equipment and plant equipment maintenance; basic welding experience
•    Proficiency in operation of most/all industrial and heavy equipment used in the operation
•    Proficiency in operation of plant controls and equipment
•    Proficiency with mobile devices and other technology used in daily operations
•    Ability to read and interpret signage and/or written instructions (safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc.)
•    Ability to resolve operational and personnel issues effectively in coordination with supervisor/manager
•    Ability to work in a team environment and provide direction to others
•    Ability to interact professionally with others and clearly communicate information

Physical Requirements:

•    Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
•    Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
•    Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle, and manipulate objects
•    Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear) 
•    Regularly required to read and understand signage, labels, and written instructions
•    Regularly required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 
•    Regularly required to stand/work on feet for long periods, and walk across uneven terrain
•    Occasionally exposed to working from high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock
•    Mining environment; regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, airborne particles, fuel/chemicals, loud noise, moving equipment/parts, and vibration

Benefits and Perks:

•    Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
•    Prescription Drug Coverage
•    Dental and Vision Plans
•    Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
•    Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
•    Paid Parental Leave
•    Employee Assistance Program 
•    Life and AD&D Insurance 
•    Disability Insurance 
•    Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
•    401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
•    Product and Service Group Discount Programs

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  Benefit offerings subject to change.