APAC- Loader Operator- Oologah, Ok 1,000 Sign-On Bonus

About the role

APAC Central Inc., a CRH company, produces and provides crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and operates as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. APAC‑Central, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century.

Responsibilities

• Operate rubber‑tired or crawler tractors equipped with front‑end scoop buckets safely and efficiently.
• Excavate and load materials from pit sites, stockpiles, and batch plants; load trucks as needed.
• Maintain a vigilant approach to workplace safety for yourself and your team.
• Lift materials weighing up to 50‑100 pounds unassisted when required.
• Communicate clearly with co‑workers, using hand signals and maintaining eye contact, especially when maneuvering equipment in shared workspaces.
• Adhere strictly to company policies and all OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe work practices.
• Follow direction from the Foreman regarding daily tasks and project expectations.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and minor servicing; escalate major issues to the Foreman.
• Complete daily pre‑ and post‑operation equipment inspections, documenting findings according to company guidelines.
• Assist in training less experienced team members on equipment operation, service, and repair.
• Perform general labor duties as required to support site operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required. Previous experience or training in construction or related field preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation and personal days to support your work‑life balance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Company‑matched to help you invest in your future
• Disability benefits
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

Pay

Competitive Pay: $20 an hour, depending on experience. Sign‑On Bonus: (only if the area has one)