Job: Shop Foreman

Job Description

Job Type: Hourly

Wage: $28-$33/hr.

Location: Canon City, CO.

Job Description:

United Companies, is a CRH Company. 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

This position requires the ability to safely carry out general shop duties as directed by the Equipment Manager.  To be aware of, and follow, shop and company safety procedures as well as work as part of the shop team.

Wage ranges from $28 to $33 an hour, based on experience. 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Enter Time for mechanics in payroll system
• Develop productive working relationships with colleagues.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, managers, and other shop staff.
• Able to deal effectively and efficiently with queries and correspondence.
• Ensure accuracy in all work orders and PM schedules
• Assist in other duties as reasonably requested by Equipment Manager
• Must be flexible in start and stop times as needed during the busy season
• Schedule and coordinate winter maintenance of equipment.
• Preorders of parts, work orders, and schedule for mechanics.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Previous experience within the construction industry is preferred.
• Class A CDL preferred not required.

Work Requirements

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite, Word, Excel, Outlook.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to write, read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small groups situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide in all unites of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ration, percent, land to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved, written, or oral instructions.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to type and use keyboards accurately and have a strong working knowledge of database software. 
• Excellent customer service.

Key Competencies

• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to needs.
• Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgement – Exhibits sounds and accurate judgement
• Planning/Organizing – Uses Time efficiently.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner
  •  Reacts well under pressure.
  • Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures
  • Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines
  • Reports potentially unsafe conditions
  • Uses equipment and materials properly
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment
  • Changes approach or method to best fit the situation
  • Abel to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction
  • Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals
• Initiative – Asks for and offers help when needed
  • Able to consistently work independently
• Innovation – Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
  • Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
    • Applies feedback to improve performance

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.

Work Environment

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
• A diverse and 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.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

United Companies, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link. 

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.