Shop Laborer

Job

APAC Central Inc., is a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performing as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. APAC-Central, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century!

Pay: $16-19 an hour.

Position Overview The Shop Laborer position is responsible for assisting the supervisors of the shop and/or department. This position is responsible for the maintenance of all company equipment. The Shop Laborer is responsible for assisting the Shop Manager and Shop Mechanics in their daily duties.

• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment. Report any problems to the Foreman, Superintendent, Safety Manager, or Human Resources Manager.
• Assist in completing work orders and purchase orders accurately and timely.
• Assist in completing driver reports and ensure equipment availability for the next shift.
• Assist in ordering parts (as required) and maintaining appropriate inventories as directed.
• Assist in repairing malfunctioning equipment and parts as necessary.
• Fulfill the Company’s mission statement personally and within the shop.
• Follow all established company policies.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Minimum high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Knowledge in construction required.
• Previous related experience in the construction field.

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must possess a vailid drivers license.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Possess a strong work ethic and high standards for safety in the workplace.
• Must have the ability to work without close supervision and the ability to work effectively with others.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is:
  Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, and Coveralls.
• Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in construction and paving.
• Ability to read, write and do basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.

• Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involvingphysicalagility.
• 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…