Equipment Operator - Screed - Paving Construction; Sidney, ME

Job Overview

APAC Central Inc., a CRH company, is a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. We are looking for a Concrete Laborer to join our safety-oriented team on diverse construction projects. The position offers a $1500 sign‑on bonus and competitive hourly pay of $20-$24, with opportunities for overtime and long‑term growth.

• Promote and maintain a safe work environment at all times.
• Follow safety policies, OSHA/MSHA regulations, and use appropriate tools and equipment.
• Perform physical tasks including stretching, bending, lifting, squatting, pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs, and working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Shovel dirt, stone, and asphalt; handle materials, tools, and supplies to complete tasks efficiently.
• Assist with traffic control, cleaning, equipment maintenance, and other site duties as needed.
• Collaborate with managers and co‑workers, actively contributing to a positive team environment.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned, showing flexibility and initiative.

• A commitment to safety, integrity, and professionalism.
• Ability to pass pre‑employment drug screening, criminal background check, and "Fit for Work" physical.
• Valid documentation for I‑9 immigration requirements.
• Professional, courteous attitude toward colleagues and the public.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality at designated job sites.
• Willingness to travel, work away from home, and adapt to varying schedules (including nights, weekends, and overtime).
• Comfortable working outdoors in extreme temperatures.
• Minimum age of 18 years due to safety‑sensitive requirements.
• Team player with a proactive approach to assisting others and taking on new challenges.
• High school diploma or GED required; previous experience in construction or related fields preferred 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.
• 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.

• 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

APAC Central Inc., 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.