Asphalt Plant Loader Operator

Overview

APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, is a multi-million dollar heavy highway contractor established in 1874. We operate asphalt plants, ready mix plants, rock quarries, and sand operations in Kansas and handle public, private, and commercial work including paving, utility, dirt‑grading, and concrete flat work. We value employees who produce quality work and prioritize safety. If you seek a rewarding career with challenging work, diverse responsibilities, advancement potential, and the benefits of a large corporation with a small‑company feel, join our team.

• Pay: $18/hr, depending on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: health, dental, and vision insurance
• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Work‑Life Balance: paid time off for vacation, holidays, and personal needs
• Growth Opportunities: technical training and on‑the‑job experience
• Supportive Team Culture: collaboration, safety, and respect
• Commitment to Safety: strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE standards

• Safely operates skid steers and other mobile equipment to maintain plant and quarry access points
• Keep work platforms clean and orderly, ensuring a safe environment for all team members
• Perform hands‑on cleanup assignments using a variety of hand tools
• Conduct pre‑operational checks and routine servicing of assigned equipment
• Assist in running the crushing plant and support plant repair and maintenance as needed
• Manage water‑based cleanup tasks carefully to avoid unsafe conditions near electrical equipment
• Proactively communicate with the foreman regarding operational challenges or opportunities for improvement
• Monitor environmentally sensitive areas and help maintain our commitment to environmental stewardship

• Team‑Oriented Mindset: work collaboratively with coworkers, supervisors, and managers
• Professionalism: maintain a courteous attitude with colleagues and the public
• Flexibility: willingness to travel, work nights or weekends, and adapt to changing schedules
• Reliability: punctuality and readiness to work overtime when necessary
• Physical Readiness: work outdoors in extreme hot or cold temperatures, able to climb, stretch, sit, twist, and use hand tools on rough terrain
• Safety Focus: strict adherence to safety guidelines and use of PPE as required by OSHA/MSHA standards

• Minimum age of 18 years due to the working environment
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screen, criminal background check, and “Fit for Work” physical
• Valid documentation for the I‑9 immigration form
• Previous experience in a similar role preferred
• Technical education or certificates in basic welding/fitting a plus
• State‑approved welding certification desirable but not required

• Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility
• Regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 25‑50 lbs as needed
• Work primarily outdoors, often 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
• Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely
• Reasonable accommodations provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

If you’re passionate about working outdoors, contributing to a high-performing team, and want to jumpstart your career in the asphalt industry, we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step toward a rewarding future.

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

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