Asphalt Plant Ground Person

APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, is a multi-million dollar heavy highway contractor established in 1874, with multiple asphalt plants, ready mix plants, rock quarries, and sand operations in Kansas. They offer a diverse range of public, private, and commercial work including paving, utility, dirt-grading, and concrete flat work.

About the role

This position offers a rewarding career with challenging work, a variety of responsibilities, potential for advancement, and benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel. As an Asphalt Plant Ground person, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency and safety of the plant.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions from the Foreperson or Supervisor to complete daily tasks
• Shovel and rake materials regularly; assist truck drivers with loading and dumping
• Operate diverse equipment, including power brooms, plate compactors, wheelbarrows, pipe saws, pumps, generators, jack hammers, and vibratory rollers
• Support maintenance and repair of plant equipment
• Conduct pre-shift safety inspections on all equipment
• Help clean and maintain areas in and around the plant and quarry
• Operate bobcat and loader to move and stockpile materials as needed
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance
• Adhere to all state and federal safety regulations (DOT, OSHA, MSHA, and others)
• Take on other duties as assigned to support plant operations

Qualifications

• Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check
• Demonstrate attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Work well in a team and follow directions efficiently
• Stay calm and professional in stressful situations
• Prioritize assignments to meet deadlines
• Show flexibility to work various hours (day, night, weekends) and locations as needed
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, management, and customers (verbal and written)
• Identify and resolve problems; interpret instructions and regulations clearly

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility
• 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
• 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

• Highest 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

What CRH Offers You

• 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

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. It is a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies, and large enterprises forming the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure allowing you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

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.