Loader Operator at CRH Springdale, AR

Loader Operator job ingdale, AR.

Job

APAC Central Inc. is a CRH company that produces and provides crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready‑mix concrete, asphalt, and performs tasks as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. The company has been serving customers since the early 20th Century and looks forward to continued success in the 21st Century.

• Pay: $22.00-$26.00 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• In-depth understanding of heavy equipment operation.
• Familiarity with construction materials, methods, and tools.
• Aware of typical hazards and safety practices within heavy equipment operations and quarry environments.
• Knowledge of trenching and shoring protocols and standards.

• Ability to stand, walk, manipulate controls, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, speak, and hear as job duties require.
• May involve extended periods of sitting during equipment operation.
• Vision (corrected as needed) must support close‑up, distance, peripheral, and depth perception, as well as focus adjustments.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights.
• Capability to lift and transport items up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working outdoors and in all types of weather conditions.

• Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic substances.
• Potential exposure to moving mechanical equipment, elevated work areas, outdoor environments, and electrical hazards.
• Work areas may vary from moderately noisy to loud at times.

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