Experienced Loader Operator; Springdale, AR

Position: Experienced Loader Operator (Springdale, AR, US, 72762)
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!

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* What we offer

* Pay: $24.00-$28.00 an hour, depending on experience.

* Sign-On Bonus: $1,500 for new hires

* Comprehensive training provided

* Opportunities for advancement within the company

* Supportive work environment focused on safety and teamwork

Key Responsibilities

* Safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment of diverse sizes and weights across various quarry and construction tasks.

* Adhere strictly to all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations, ensuring a safe work environment.

* Promptly report any equipment or operational issues to the Foreman, Superintendent, Safety Manager, or Human Resources Manager.

* Execute daily tasks as directed by the Foreman, meeting project or jobsite expectations.

* Perform routine servicing and minor maintenance on equipment; escalate major issues to supervisors as necessary.

* Complete thorough pre- and post-operation inspections with proper documentation, maintaining compliance with company protocols.

* Assist in mentoring and training less-experienced team members in equipment operation, servicing, and repair to enhance team capabilities.

* Take on general labor duties as required to support overall operations.

* Maintain regular, reliable attendance and promptness at assigned work times.

* Fulfill additional duties assigned to meet evolving operational needs.

Qualifications

* Capability to perform all essential duties listed above with competence and professionalism.

* High school diploma or GED preferred.

* 1-3 years of relevant experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in heavy equipment operation.

Work Requirements

* Demonstrated ability to safely and efficiently operate a broad range of equipment in varying conditions.

* Proficiency in basic math, reading, and writing for accurate record-keeping and comprehension of construction documents and blueprints.

* Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions with clarity.

* Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, with strong interpersonal skills.

* Capable of operating complex equipment with independent judgment and skill.

* Minimum age of 18 years is required.

* Successful completion of pre-employment physical, drug screening, and criminal background check is mandatory.

* Strict observance of all safety requirements as detailed in the Employee Handbook.

* Willingness to collaborate within a team and assist colleagues and supervisors as needed.

* Flexible to travel and work away from home, including nights and weekends, as project demands arise.

* Consistent use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as face shield, safety footwear, and coveralls in compliance with OSHA/MSHA and company guidelines.

Knowledge and Skills

* In-depth understanding of heavy equipment operation.

* Familiarity with construction materials, methods, and tools.

* Awareness of typical hazards and safety practices within heavy equipment operations and quarry environments.

* Knowledge of trenching and shoring protocols and standards.

Physical &

Work Environment Requirements

* 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…