APAC - Asphalt Plant Groundsman - Springfield, MO

at APAC-Central Inc in; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus $1,500

Pay: $23-25 an hour

Safety First

Team Culture

Career Growth

Competitive Benefits

Job summary

APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, a CRH Company, seeks a Groundsman at our Springfield, MO site. You will operate heavy equipment, perform inspections, and ensure safety and quality on asphalt projects.

We offer a sign-on bonus, competitive hourly pay, and opportunities for advancement within a large corporation that values a small-team feel.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL Class B with tanker endorsement.
• Clean driving record (MVR) per company standards.
• Ability to pass DOT pre-employment drug screen, background check, and physical.
• Willingness to travel and work outdoors in all weather.
• Prior construction experience is a plus, high school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tack trucks and heavy equipment on road, site, and highway projects.
• Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections and maintain required documentation.
• Follow dispatch instructions, policies, and OSHA/MSHA safety regulations.
• Load/unload materials as needed, assist on site as required.
• Monitor vehicle performance, log mileage, and keep equipment clean and functional.
• Collaborate with team, mentor less experienced members, and ensure a safe site.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

APAC - Asphalt Plant Groundsman - Springfield, MO (Construction)

Job ID: 526853

APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, is a multi-million dollar heavy highway contractor that was established in 1874, and has multiple asphalt plants, ready mix plants, rock quarries and sand operations in Kansas. Shears is diversified with public, private and commercial work including paving, utility, dirt-grading and concrete flat work. Our valued employees produce quality work and products in a competitive market with safety first at all times. If you are seeking a rewarding career with challenging work, a variety of responsibilities, potential for advancement and looking for benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel, come join our team.

Check out this great opportunity!

Your Skills. Our Support. Endless Opportunities.

Why Choose CRH?

• Sign on Bonus $1,500

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

• Safety First: We put safety at the heart of everything we do, so you can count on a workplace that looks out for your wellbeing every day.

• Team Culture: Experience the close-knit support of a small company with the benefits and resources of a leading corporation.

• Career Growth: We offer opportunities for advancement, ongoing training, and personal development-your success is our success.

• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your loved ones.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

• Performing general labor duties and other tasks as assigned-every day brings something new.

What We’re Looking For

• A 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.

• 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.

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.

APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

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.

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