Plant Operator and Maintenance
About the role
APAC-Inc., Kansas City, is a CRH company. CRH is the leading vertically integrated supplier of asphalt, aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, and paving and construction services in North America. Our 24,100 employees at 1,300 operating locations provide our customers with top-quality, innovative products and services. From coast to coast, CRH delivers quality, dependable results to customers ranging from federal agencies to small construction companies. APAC is a great place to grow! If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today!
Primary Roles
Loader Operator: Operate a large Front End Wheel Loader to move shot rock, load trucks, and manage material throughout the quarry. Maintain detailed logs of your work and support efficient operations.
Haul Truck Operator: Drive and operate large haul trucks to transport rock, dirt, and other materials to various destinations within the site.
Water Truck Operator: Keep dust under control by filling, driving, and operating a water truck in line with environmental requirements.
Quality Control Technician: Collect rock samples, test for moisture, sift and sort materials by size, and carefully document results to maintain the highest standards for our products.
Plant Operator: Oversee the rock crushing plant, ensuring proper setup, operation, and maintenance for maximum efficiency. Manage plant automation and comply with environmental regulations.
Mechanic: Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair loaders, dozers, trucks, and other heavy equipment. Use your technical skills to keep everything running reliably and safely.
Equipment Operator: Run large dozers, excavators, and other mobile equipment over rough terrain as production demands shift.
Why Join Us?
$20/hr pay rate with opportunities for growth and advancement.
Variety & Challenge: No two days are the same—develop new skills and tackle new projects regularly.
Team-Oriented Culture: Work side-by-side with skilled professionals who support each other’s success.
Continuous Training: Safety is our top priority. You’ll receive comprehensive training in equipment operation, safety exams, and regulatory compliance.
Comprehensive Safety Gear Provided: We supply PPE including hard hats, safety glasses, and more—so you can focus on the job.
What You'll Do
Perform daily safety checks on all equipment—your safety is our first priority.
Operate machinery to maximize efficiency and productivity.
Communicate with the onsite foreman about daily tasks and goals.
Follow established routes and procedures to ensure safety and quality.
Maintain a clean, organized work area and report any issues to your supervisor.
Support regular plant maintenance including welding, conveyor and bearing replacement, oil changes, and more.
What We’re Looking For
Experience: At least two years of experience in one or more of the following—front end loader, dozer, excavator, quality control, mechanic, or plant operations.
Comfortable outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to work on rough terrain, climb machinery, and perform manual tasks with care.
Basic math and reasoning skills, plus competency in reading and following instructions.
Strong communication skills, especially in noisy environments.
Licenses
Valid Class E driver’s license (clean driving record).
Education
No formal education required—your hands-on skills and work ethic count most.
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.
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. If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today!
Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day.
Thank you for your interest! APAC-Inc., Kansas City, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability