Equipment Operator

Marion-County-Paving; Yellville (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,500 sign-on bonus

Vision insurance

Generous PTO

Support for professional growth

Job summary

Marion County Paving, part of APAC-Central (CRH), is seeking an Equipment and Machine Operator to operate excavators, bulldozers, loaders, graders, and backhoes across diverse job sites. The role requires adherence to OSHA/MSHA safety regulations and company policies, with strong emphasis on teamwork and reliability.

Qualified candidates will typically have a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred, but not mandatory.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent education/experience.
• Must comply with safety protocols and report issues promptly.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of construction equipment and machinery safely across job sites.
• Follow OSHA/MSHA safety regulations and company policies.
• Report issues or incidents to supervisors promptly.
• Adhere to daily assignments and project expectations from Foreman.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance and document inspections.
• Help train less-experienced team members in equipment operation and repair.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

DL/CDL Class A or B

DOT Medical Card

Job description

Requisition ID528129-Posted08/24/2026-AMAT-Marion County Paving-Full Time-Equipment and Machine Operators-United States-Arkansas

Marion County Paving is a part of APAC-Central, Inc. APAC-Central, Inc. is a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performing as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. APAC-Central, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century!

$1,500 sign-on bonus

Vision (eye) insurance

Generous paid time off

Support for professional growth and well-being

Key Responsibilities

Operate a variety of construction equipment and machinery—such as excavators, bulldozers, loaders, graders, and backhoes—efficiently and safely across different job sites.

Follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA safety regulations.

Report issues or incidents promptly to supervisors or management.

Adhere to daily assignments and project expectations from the Foreman.

Perform minor maintenance on equipment and report major problems.

Complete daily equipment inspections and required documentation.

Help train less-experienced team members in equipment operation, servicing, and repair.

Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Carry out other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Ability to perform all essential functions of the job to a satisfactory standard.

High School diploma or GED preferred, but not mandatory.

1-2 years of relevant experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Requirements

Minimum age: 18 years.

Must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check.

Mustcomply withall company safety protocols and procedures.

Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and support co-workers and supervisors as needed.

Mustpossessand maintain a valid driver’s license per state requirements (DL/CDL, Class A and/or B, with potential hazmat and tanker endorsements). A current DOT Medical Card isadvantageousbut not mandatory.

Willingness to travel and work at remote job sites, including possible overnight stays.

Flexibility to work nights and weekends as project demands arise.

Required to use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as face shields and safety (hard toe) shoes in designated areas, per OSHA/MSHA and company guidelines.

Full compliance with OSHA and/or MSHA regulations is mandatory.

Knowledge and Skills

Proficient in operating heavy and complex construction equipment.

Understanding ofconstruction materials, methods, and tools.

Awareness of hazards and safety measures related to equipment operation and construction sites.

Familiarity with trenching and shoring standards.

Ability to perform safe, skilled operation of equipment in varied and challenging conditions, exercising sound judgment.

Competency in reading, writing, and basic math for record-keeping and understanding blueprints or job documents.

Ability to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions, and to communicate effectively.

• Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involvingphysicalagility.
• 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 to25-50lbs.as needed.
• Workprimarily outdoors, often in extreme weather andenvironmental conditions.
• Comfortableworking in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loudenvironments.
• Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, tooperateequipment safely.
• Reasonable accommodationsprovided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This position offers an opportunity to play a vital role in construction and infrastructure projects, utilizing specialized skills in equipment operation, teamwork, and safety. Individuals who are adaptable, safety-conscious, and eager to develop their expertise are encouraged to apply.

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.

Marion County Paving, 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.

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.