Site Foreman

About the role

Western Sand & Gravel, a NEBCO Company, mines aggregates along the Platte River near Ashland, Louisville, and Fremont, Nebraska. NEBCO, Inc. is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business, with more than 1,100 employees spanning 50 locations across Nebraska. Since 1908, NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska's most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Abides by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely. Assists in accident investigation.
• Serves as the supervisor in the field to exercise technical and functional supervision over the operators at the assigned site.
• Makes sure crew performance and behaviors are monitored in the field and reports work progress, challenges, incidents and accidents, and employee conduct and performance to the appropriate supervisor.
• Communicates supervisor expectations to work crew regarding work practices and procedures, safety, and compliance with the company’s policies.
• Sets an example to crew members in following Company policies and safety regulations, and in maintaining a positive working relationship with co-workers, supervisors, and company leadership.
• Evaluates work procedures and processes and ensures that safe work practices are being followed by crew members under his/her lead.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures and holds safety meetings with crew members.
• Recommends improvements and repairs to be made to equipment.
• Evaluates work requirements and determines work schedule.
• Ensures safe and efficient operation of the plant through maintenance, inspection and repair of the equipment and operating conditions of the plant.
• Assists in performing preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Operates equipment based on production schedules to assure appropriate sequence of operations.
• Keeps site facilities clean and safe for efficient operation.
• Inspects equipment before and during use.
• Trains employees on proper operation of equipment.
• Attends and participates in required trainings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Supervises, directs, and oversees the work of others assigned to the site.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Three years of work-related experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid NE drivers' license and be insurable under the company’s insurance program.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Must possess mechanical aptitude.
• Able to operate with minimal supervision and take initiative to investigate and resolve problems.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Able to work well with others.
• Requires knowledge and use of skills and abilities related to leading a crew of workers including the ability to build a cohesive team to accomplish goals, listen to input provided by crew members and respond appropriately, and communicate information in ways that build trust and support.
• Able to read operating and maintenance manuals, and drawings.
• Able to effectively communicate with others and give oral and written instructions.
• Required to clearly write reports with correct use of language.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Retirement Plans
• PAID Holidays
• Insurance Benefits
• Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off
• PAID Time Off
• On the Job Training

Condition of Employment

• Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications.
• Approval of pre-employment reference, background checks and post offer substance testing are required as conditions of employment.

Contact Information

• Phone: Call us at 402-434-1212
• Email: nebcoinfo@nebcoinc.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

• including disabled and veterans.

Additional Resources

• If you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language: English – Spanish – Arabic - Chinese
• If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English