Crushing Plant Operator/Superintendent
Company Overview
Aggregate Resource Crushing, LLC is a specialty subcontractor headquartered in Springfield, OR, United States, focusing on rock drilling, blasting, and crushing operations, alongside the operation of rock quarries for retail sales of construction aggregates. Our drilling operations span multiple states and cater to diverse sectors, including utility-scale renewable energy (wind and solar foundation pile pre-drilling), data center and warehouse development (foundation and utility drilling and blasting), and surface mine drilling and blasting. Additionally, our portable crushing division produces crushed quarry aggregate for use as base rock in construction projects, with our retail quarry operations offering these materials for sale to the general public.
Position Overview
The Crushing Plant Operator/ Superintendent is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of rock crushing equipment used to process rock into various sizes for construction and other applications. This role includes operating and maintaining rock crushing equipment to ensure optimal performance, as well as running heavy equipment such as wheel loaders, excavators, and dozers to support the rock crushing operation. The Crushing Plant Operator/ Superintendent travels with our portable rock crushing plant(s), which are typically stationed in the Creswell, Salem, Silverton, Roseburg, or Central Oregon areas.
In addition to overseeing day-to-day crushing operations, this position involves coordinating regular equipment maintenance, ensuring strict adherence to safety procedures, and ensuring consistent productivity. As a leadership role, this position will also assist in training and developing Crushing Apprentices, helping foster growth within the team. Maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency is central to the success of this role and to the company’s overall operations.
Job Requirements/Qualifications
Additional Skills Required
Job Responsibilities
Safety
Physical Demands
Benefits
Aggregate Resource Crushing, LLC is a specialty subcontractor headquartered in Springfield, OR, United States, focusing on rock drilling, blasting, and crushing operations, alongside the operation of rock quarries for retail sales of construction aggregates. Our drilling operations span multiple states and cater to diverse sectors, including utility-scale renewable energy (wind and solar foundation pile pre-drilling), data center and warehouse development (foundation and utility drilling and blasting), and surface mine drilling and blasting. Additionally, our portable crushing division produces crushed quarry aggregate for use as base rock in construction projects, with our retail quarry operations offering these materials for sale to the general public.
Position Overview
The Crushing Plant Operator/ Superintendent is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of rock crushing equipment used to process rock into various sizes for construction and other applications. This role includes operating and maintaining rock crushing equipment to ensure optimal performance, as well as running heavy equipment such as wheel loaders, excavators, and dozers to support the rock crushing operation. The Crushing Plant Operator/ Superintendent travels with our portable rock crushing plant(s), which are typically stationed in the Creswell, Salem, Silverton, Roseburg, or Central Oregon areas.
In addition to overseeing day-to-day crushing operations, this position involves coordinating regular equipment maintenance, ensuring strict adherence to safety procedures, and ensuring consistent productivity. As a leadership role, this position will also assist in training and developing Crushing Apprentices, helping foster growth within the team. Maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency is central to the success of this role and to the company’s overall operations.
Compensation
- Typical annual earnings: $80,000-$100,000 per year.
- Generous benefits package including insurance, 401k with matching, paid time off and more.
Job Requirements/Qualifications
- Rock Crushing Experience: 3+ years of experience working on a crushing plant, preferably in a leadership position.
- Equipment Operation: Proficient in operating support equipment such as wheel loaders, excavators and haul trucks.
- Equipment Maintenance/Troubleshooting: Proficient in performing routine inspections and maintenance on equipment, such as greasing, cleaning, and part replacement. Ability to diagnose and fix issues with plant machinery, including conveyors, belts, and crushers.
- Driver License: Valid driver’s license with a driving record that includes no more than 3 moving violations and/or chargeable accidents in the last 3 years and no DUIIs.
- Travel: Travel away from home (typically Monday-Friday) is a required part of this position.
- Background check: Background check through the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to screen felony records as appropriate in compliance with federal government restrictions.
- Pre-employment drug test and physical: We conduct random drug tests and post-accident drug testing. For safety reasons, we have a zero-tolerance drug policy, including marijuana use.
Additional Skills Required
- Safety Awareness: Strong understanding of Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and safety protocols.
- Communication: Ability to effectively communicate with team members, supervisors, and maintenance staff regarding plant performance and any issues.
- Leadership: Skilled in team development and training and promoting a safe work culture.
Job Responsibilities
- Equipment Operation: Safe and efficient operation of rock crushing equipment that is used to crush rock into various sizes for construction and other uses.
- Equipment Inspections: Inspects and observes the plant for equipment malfunctions and breakdowns.
- Maintenance: Performs daily maintenance activities required for the safe, efficient operation of assigned equipment.
- Repairs: Performs minor repairs on the rock crushing plant as needed.
- Safety Inspections Completes necessary equipment pre-operation inspections, workplace examinations, job hazard analyses and paperwork per company policy.
- Heavy Equipment Operation: Operates a variety of heavy equipment (i.e., loaders, excavators, dozers).
- MSHA Compliance: Leads Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) inspections and ensures full compliance with all safety regulations and protocols.
- Training & Development: Provides training and guidance to Crushing Apprentices and other team members, helping them develop skills necessary for safe and efficient plant operations.
- Housekeeping: Performs general housekeeping duties to continuously maintain a safe, and clean work environment.
- Additional Duties: Performs any or all other duties as necessary to support the company’s rock crushing operations
Safety
- Promotes a safe and healthy work environment, adhering to all safety procedures and regulations.
Physical Demands
- Extended Work Hours: Frequently working 12–14-hour workdays.
- Terrain Navigation: Walking and climbing on hills, steep slopes, and uneven rock and dirt surfaces.
- Equipment Operation: Sitting for long periods while operating equipment.
- Lifting and Carrying: Carrying, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs.
- Outdoor Exposure: This position is performed outdoors and is exposed to weather elements such as snow, rain, and extreme cold/high temperatures.
Benefits
- Company Truck
- Paid Travel Time
- Company Phone We provide Specialists with iPhones or a monthly cell phone allowance for phone calls, emails, text messaging and mobile time keeping.
- Fuel Card and Credit Card We provide Operators with fuel cards and credit cards for company expenses.
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance We offer health insurance at a cost of $54/month for the employee portion of the basic plan. We also offer buy up plan options that have lower deductibles.
- Vision Insurance We pay 100% of employee premiums
- Dental Insurance We pay 25% of employee premiums
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employees are given the option to contribute a portion of their earnings, pre-tax, into a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). They can use the funds contributed to their account to pay for qualified medical or dependent care expenses that are not covered by insurance.
- Voluntary Insurance We offer a voluntary insurance program for Critical Illness, Accident Protection, Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) With this benefit program, employees and members of their household can receive free, confidential counseling services to help work through both personal and professional issues.
- 401k We match 100% of the first 3% of your salary that you contribute, and 50% of the amount that exceeds 3%, up to 5% of your annual earnings. In addition, ARI may make a profit-sharing contribution to your account at the end of the plan year.
Department: Crushing & Quarries
This is a full time position