Tack Driver

APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, is a multi-million dollar heavy highway contractor established in 1874. We operate multiple asphalt plants, ready mix plants, rock quarries, and sand operations in Kansas. Our work includes public, private, and commercial projects such as paving, utility, dirt-grading, and concrete flat work. We prioritize safety and quality in a competitive market.

About the role

If you are seeking a rewarding career with challenging work, a variety of responsibilities, potential for advancement, and the benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel, this opportunity is for you.

Sign-on Bonus: $1,500

Pay: $23–$25 an hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tack trucks and heavy equipment in road, site, and highway construction and paving projects.
• Conduct daily pre- and post-trip inspections, maintain required documentation, and ensure vehicles meet DOT and company standards.
• Follow dispatch instructions, company policies, and all applicable laws and safety regulations (OSHA/MSHA).
• Load and unload materials—occasionally manually as required.
• Monitor vehicle performance, maintain mileage logs, and keep all equipment clean and in excellent working condition.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment, maintaining constant communication and supporting co-workers.
• Assist in training and mentoring less experienced team members.
• Take pride in delivering quality work and maintaining a safe site for everyone.
• Perform general labor duties and other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 due to workplace safety requirements.
• Valid driver’s license that meets state requirements (CDL Class B with tanker endorsement required).
• Clean driving record (MVR) in line with company standards.
• Ability to pass DOT pre-employment drug screen, background check, and physical exam.
• Willingness to travel, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and take on night or weekend shifts when needed.
• Documentation to meet I-9 requirements.
• Professional, courteous attitude and commitment to teamwork and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior construction experience a plus.

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.

Benefits

• 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 as a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies, and large enterprises. We operate in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while offering the career opportunities of a large international organization.