Concrete Foreperson

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

Join us in shaping the future of infrastructure with a dynamic and diverse team. This role offers a competitive salary range of $25-32 per hour, comprehensive health insurance, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and more.

Responsibilities

• Receive and execute daily instructions from the Project Superintendent.
• Celebrate and support the team's achievements.
• Coordinate the mobilization of all necessary equipment for each job site.
• Supervise, train, and mentor crew members, supporting their development and ensuring high-quality workmanship.
• Read and interpret construction plans, directing work to meet all specifications.
• Oversee finishers and laborers, ensuring alignment with field layouts and project plans.
• Step in and perform concrete finishing or general labor duties when needed.
• Communicate promptly with the Project Superintendent regarding any changes in job site conditions that may require plan adjustments; secure approval before implementing modifications.
• Ensure proper use, operation, and maintenance of equipment and tools by all team members.
• Report mechanical issues promptly to the shop for resolution.
• Promote and lead the team in upholding our safety culture, always fostering a safe work environment.
• Maintain accurate time and material records for daily job costing.
• Carry out other assigned duties as necessary.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• You must be at least 18 years old.
• Completion of MSHA training within 90 days of employment is mandatory.
• Successful completion of Miner training prior to facility work.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• You must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and criminal background check.
• Consistent and reliable attendance.
• Strict compliance with safety policies and protocols per company guidelines.
• Willingness to travel and work at remote or out-of-town locations as required.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Adherence to PPE requirements as specified by OSHA and/or MSHA, including but not limited to: face shield, safety (hard toe) shoes, and safety vest.
• Knowledge & Skills:
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software applications as needed.
• Strong communication skills for effective interaction with crew, supervisors, and the public.
• Demonstrated decision-making skills to solve job-related challenges in the absence of a superintendent.
• 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.
• Reasonable accommodations provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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.

What We Offer

• 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

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. 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.