Wash Plant Operator

Career Opportunities:
Wash Plant Operator (527409)

Requisition
527409
-Posted
08/04/2026

- AMAT

- APAC - Tennessee

- Full Time

- Equipment and Machine Operators

- United States

- Mississippi

APAC Tennessee, Inc., a CRH company, is an industry leader in high quality asphalt and concrete pavement construction, materials, and services. Located near downtown Memphis, APAC Tennessee services Eastern Arkansas, West Tennessee, and Northwest Mississippi with mobile concrete operations servicing the southeastern United States. At APAC our employees are our most valuable resource and why we conduct business while placing Safety First…Always.

This position involves the skilled operation of various crusher and washer equipment as well as a variety of laboring activities, including, but not limited to: lubricating; shoveling; sweeping; steam cleaning; painting; tire work; mechanical assistance; lifting, pushing and pulling various objects and raking. Work will be performed per the plant foreman's instruction; free from direct supervision except for more complicated jobs.

Operate equipment safely and efficiently.

Maintaining aggregate crusher, washer, and surrounding environment to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Shoveling; sweeping; steam cleaning; painting; tire work; mechanical assistance; lifting, pushing and pulling various objects.

Communicating production issues to supervisor or lead person.

Ability to perform strenuous work in varying weather conditions.

Keep time and material records.

Knowledge of aggregate sizes and classifications.

Willing to travel and work away from home when required.

Willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.

Report to work at the designated start time.

Able to work overtime when required.

Other duties as assigned per supervisor.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

One (1) year related experience is preferred.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Knowledge and experience with Microsoft operating systems.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions

Ability to work various shifts (days, nights, swings)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

GRIP – with at least 90 lbs. of force

CLIMBING – in, around, and on equipment

HEAVY LIFTING – of extremely awkward parts and equipment up to75 lbs. from floor to waist

AWKWARD POSITIONS – getting to and from both sitting and kneeling on the ground

FLEXIBILITY – awkward reaches

BALANCE – including standing and walking on extremely slick and uneven surfaces while carrying.

VISION – 20/40 corrected vision to see moving safety hazards, moving equipment, vehicles, and obstructions

HEARING – corrected to hear verbal safety warnings and instructions from coworkers

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

Occasionally exposed to high, precarious…