Plant Operator

Career Opportunities:
Plant Operator (529267)

Requisition
529267
-Posted
09/25/2026

- AMAT

- APAC
- Central-Central West Region
- River Valley

- Full Time

- Production Workers

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!

Build your career with a team that puts safety, reliability, and performance first. We are looking for an experienced Aggregate Plant Operator to help keep our crushing operation running safely and efficiently. In this hands‑on role, you will operate plant and mobile equipment, monitor production and material quality, complete inspections, and support preventive maintenance and repairs. If you take pride in dependable work, solving problems, and contributing to a strong team, we want to hear from you.

Pay: $20-26 an hour/Depending on Experience.

Hands‑on work in an essential, team‑oriented operation

Opportunity to use and expand your plant operations and maintenance skills

A workplace committed to safe, reliable, and compliant operations

Operate the aggregate crushing plant safely, consistently, and efficiently.

Follow all federal, state, MSHA, and company safety policies, rules, and procedures.

Monitor plant throughput, output, and equipment performance to maximize production and minimize downtime.

Complete daily plant, equipment, and site inspections; identify and report safety, maintenance, or compliance concerns.

Monitor material quality, document changes in product or plant performance, and promptly communicate quality concerns to Quality Control.

Complete required safety, production, inspection, and maintenance documentation accurately and on time.

Operate mobile equipment, including skid steers and water trucks.

Perform pre‑shift inspections, preventive maintenance, equipment cleaning, troubleshooting, and minor repairs.

Support plant maintenance activities, including screen changes, conveyor belt repair and adjustment, crusher line changes, cutting, grinding, and welding.

Maintain excellent housekeeping throughout the plant, control room, equipment areas, and quarry site.

Share knowledge and provide training or support to co‑workers as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned to support safe and efficient operations.

At least 2 years of experience in aggregate crushing operations.

High school diploma or GED.

Valid driver’s license.

Strong mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity, and hand‑eye coordination.

Proven attention to detail with effective time‑management, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.

Clear, respectful, and dependable communication skills.

MSHA training completed before beginning work duties.

Frequently bend, kneel, crawl, climb, twist, push, pull, stand, walk, and perform repetitive motions.

Work for extended periods in the same position and, when required, in confined spaces.

Work outdoors in changing weather and temperature conditions.

Work safely at heights, including on ladders and elevated surfaces.

Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• 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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