Asphalt Plant Groundsman

APAC Central Inc., a CRH company, produces and provides crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performs as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. Founded early in the 20th century, APAC-Central, Inc. looks forward to continued success in the 21st century.

About the role

This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to develop valuable skills, advance your career, and contribute to projects that shape communities. Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive training in all aspects of plant operations, maintenance, and repair
• Opportunities for advancement and skill development
• A supportive team environment focused on safety and employee well-being

Key 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
• Flexible to work various hours (day, night, weekends) and locations as needed

Communication & Reasoning Skills

• 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
• 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

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. 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.

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.