Asphalt Plant Operator & Loader Tech — Outdoor

APAC Central Inc., a CRH Company

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!

• Loader Operator:
  Operate a large Front End Wheel Loader to move asphalt plant material, load trucks, and manage material throughout the plant site. Maintain detailed logs of your work and support efficient operations.
• Plant Operator:
  Oversee the millings crushing plant, ensuring proper setup, operation, and maintenance for maximum efficiency. Manage plant automation and compliance with environmental regulations.
• Mechanic:
  Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair the asphalt plant, loaders, trucks, and other heavy equipment. Use your technical skills to keep everything running reliably and safely.

• Variety & Challenge:
  No two days are the same-develop new skills and tackle new projects regularly.
• Team-Oriented Culture:
  Work side-by-side with skilled professionals who support each other's success.
• Continuous Training:
  Safety is our top priority. You'll receive comprehensive training in equipment operation, safety exams, and regulatory compliance.
• Comprehensive Safety Gear Provided:
  We supply PPE including hard hats, safety glasses, and more-so you can focus on the job.

• Perform daily safety checks on all equipment-your safety is our first priority.
• Operate machinery to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Communicate with the onsite foreman about daily tasks and goals.
• Follow established routes and procedures to ensure safety and quality.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and report any issues to your supervisor.
• Support regular plant maintenance including welding, conveyor and bearing replacement, oil changes, and more.

• Experience:
  
  At least two years of experience in one or more of the following-front end loader, dozer, excavator, quality control, mechanic, or plant operations.
• Asphalt Plant or Crushing knowledge recommended.

• Comfortable outdoors in all weather conditions and able to lift 75 lbs (with help for heavier loads).
• Ability to work on rough terrain, climb machinery, and perform manual tasks with care.
• Basic math and reasoning skills, plus competency in reading and following instructions.
• Strong communication skills, especially in noisy environments.
• Licenses:
  Valid Class E driver's license (clean driving record).
• Education:
  
  No formal education required-your hands-on skills and work ethic count most.

• 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 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
• Current Union Wages

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

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.

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