Asphalt Plant Operator

About the role

APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, is a multi-million dollar heavy highway contractor established in 1874. The company offers a diverse range of services including paving, utility, dirt-grading, and concrete flat work. Safety is paramount, and the company fosters a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first workplace for yourself and your team, actively supporting our zero-incident goal.
• Supervise, evaluate, coach, and inspire plant personnel to reach their full potential.
• Efficiently manage workforce assignments to maximize productivity and morale.
• Ensure full compliance with all company policies, OSHA/MSHA regulations, and industry best practices.
• Proactively identify and address operational challenges, communicating effectively with leadership to find solutions.
• Plan and oversee daily plant maintenance, ensuring reliability and minimizing downtime.
• Uphold the highest standards of cleanliness and organization throughout the facility.
• Promptly report major maintenance or operational issues to the appropriate supervisory personnel.
• Play a hands-on role in onboarding and mentoring less-experienced team members, elevating the skill set of the entire workforce.
• Contribute to general labor and production duties as needed, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to support your team and the business.
• Embrace and execute other assignments that support operational goals.

Qualifications & Experience

• A high school diploma or GED required; higher education or technical certifications a plus.
• Valid driver’s license (Class A or B CDL preferred) and a clean driving record.
• At least 2 years of related experience in a plant, industrial, or construction setting strongly preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check.
• Valid DOT medical card is required.
• Strict commitment to safety protocols and procedures at all times.
• Willingness to travel or work away from home as company needs dictate.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, or extended hours as required by operational demands.

Essential Skills And Knowledge

• Proficiency in operating front end loaders, skid loaders, and similar heavy equipment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including accurate recordkeeping.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to direct and support others.
• Basic computer literacy, including competency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Solid foundation in mechanical and electrical systems relevant to plant operations.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow written and verbal instructions precisely.
• Problem-solving mindset, with the initiative to address issues proactively and collaboratively.
• Commitment to personal growth and development, and a passion for mentoring others.

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

• 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.

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.