Asphalt Laborer

APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, a multi‑million dollar heavy highway contractor established in 1874, operates asphalt plants, ready‑mix plants, rock quarries, and sand operations in Kansas. We provide public, private, and commercial work—including paving, utility, dirt‑grading, and concrete flat work—while maintaining a safety‑first culture.

Seeking Motivated Crew Members for a Dynamic, Safety‑Focused Team.

• Competitive Pay: $16-18/hr, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits: health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), and generous paid time off.
• Safety First: highest safety standards, ensuring every employee returns home safely.
• Career Advancement: extensive training, mentorship, and clear career paths.
• Inclusive Culture: workplace where every perspective matters.
• Team Spirit: crews work hard, celebrate achievements, and support each other.

• Champion Safety: consistently adhere to safety protocols and company policies.
• Supporting Your Team: collaborate with managers and co‑workers, communicate clearly, solve problems, and follow instructions from the foreperson or supervisor.
• Executing Project Tasks: assist with shoveling, raking, wheelbarrow operation, signal operators, and materials movement.
• Operating Tools & Equipment: operate small power tools (e.g., jackhammer) and manage traffic control devices.
• Material Handling: lift, carry, and position construction materials, tools, and supplies safely.
• Site Preparation: dig, spread, and level construction materials to prepare job sites.
• Problem Reporting: proactively communicate concerns to management.
• Adaptability: take on additional duties as assigned with a can‑do attitude.

• Safety‑Focused: thrive in safety‑sensitive environments and follow protective procedures.
• Team Player: collaborate, assist, and support co‑workers and supervisors.
• Travel & Flexibility: willing to travel, work nights, weekends, overtime, and in all weather conditions.
• Professional Attitude: show courtesy, respect, and professionalism to colleagues and the public.
• Punctual & Reliable: arrive on time and prepared for the day’s challenges.
• Physical Readiness: pass a pre‑employment "Fit for Work" physical, drug screening, and criminal background check; demonstrate endurance in lifting, carrying, and manual labor tasks.
• Documentation: provide valid I‑9 documentation for employment eligibility.
• Driver Requirements: complete safe driver training, maintain a valid driver’s license (CDL preferred), and have a good driving record.
• PPE Compliance: wear all required personal protective equipment per OSHA/MSHA and company policies.
• Age Requirement: at least 18 years old.

• High school diploma or GED (preferred but not required).
• Prior experience in construction or paving is a plus.

• Climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility.
• Regularly sit, climb, use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach.
• Lift and move objects up to 25‑50 lbs.
• Work primarily outdoors in extreme weather and environmental conditions.
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loud environments.
• Specific vision abilities required.
• Reasonable accommodations provided as necessary.

Success is measured by commitment to safety, teamwork, and willingness to take on new responsibilities. The most successful crew members show initiative, adaptability, and a strong work ethic.

• Highly competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Inclusive culture that values growth and internal promotion.

CRH is a family of hundreds of businesses. Decentralized and diversified, it offers a small‑company environment with the career opportunities of a large international organization.

APAC‑Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, a CRH Company, is an affirmative‑action and equal‑opportunity employer.

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.

AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle. However, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.