About this role
<p><span style="font-size:12.0px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="color:#000000"><img src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/c53088e5/3794ea29-27e0-49e2-82c1-9.png"></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Job ID: 526854</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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!</span></p> <p> </p><h1><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><a title="" href="https://vimeo.com/984545551" target="_self">Check out this great opportunity!</a></span></h1> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Start your career in industrial operations with growth, training, and competitive pay</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Are you ready to build your future with a company that values hard work, safety, and personal growth? Join us as an Asphalt Plant Ground person and become an essential part of our team. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to develop valuable skills, advance your career, and contribute to projects that shape communities.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Compensation & Benefits</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Comprehensive training in all aspects of plant operations, maintenance, and repair</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Opportunities for advancement and skill development</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Supportive team environment focused on safety and employee well-being</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">About the Role</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">As our Asphalt Plant Ground person, you will work hands-on in a dynamic environment, ensuring our plant runs efficiently and safely. You will be trained to operate various types of equipment, perform maintenance, and assist in production. Whether you're cleaning up the site, supporting the crew, or learning to operate loaders and bobcats, you'll be at the heart of our operations.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Key Responsibilities</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Follow instructions from the Foreperson or Supervisor to complete daily tasks</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Shovel and rake materials regularly; assist truck drivers with loading and dumping</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Operate diverse equipment, including power brooms, plate compactors, wheelbarrows, pipe saws, pumps, generators, jack hammers, and vibratory rollers</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Support maintenance and repair of plant equipment</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Conduct pre-shift safety inspections on all equipment</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Help clean and maintain areas in and around the plant and quarry</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Operate bobcat and loader to move and stockpile materials as needed</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Always maintain a clean and safe work environment</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Adhere to all state and federal safety regulations (DOT, OSHA, MSHA, and others)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Take on other duties as assigned to support plant operations</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Who We’re Looking For</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We seek motivated individuals who are eager to learn and grow. No prior experience in asphalt production is required, just a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Qualifications</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Demonstrate attention to detail and ability to work independently</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Work well in a team and follow directions efficiently</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Stay calm and professional in stressful situations</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Prioritize assignments to meet deadlines</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Flexibility to work various hours (day, night, weekends) and locations as needed</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Communication & Reasoning Skills</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Communicate effectively with colleagues, management, and customers (verbal and written)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Identify and resolve problems; interpret instructions and regulations clearly</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Physical & Work Environment Requirements</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Lift and move objects weighing up to 25-50 lbs as needed.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loud environments.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Reasonable accommodations provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Start Your Journey</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">If you’re ready to gain hands-on experience, learn new skills, and grow with a company that invests in your future, apply today for the Asphalt Plant Ground person role. Your path to a rewarding career in industrial operations starts here!</span></p><p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><u>What CRH Offers You</u></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Highly competitive base pay</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Group retirement savings program</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Health and wellness programs</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0pt 0.0in"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0pt 0.0in"> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><u>About CRH</u></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest! </span></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">APAC Central Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.</span></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">EOE/Vet/Disability</span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <div> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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. </span></p> </div> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.</span></p>