Experienced Loader Operator

CRH plc; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Training provided

Advancement opportunities

Safety culture

Job summary

APAC Central Inc., a CRH company, is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to support quarry and construction tasks across Arkansas. You will operate diverse machinery safely, follow OSHA/MSHA regulations, and report issues to supervision. Strong attention to safety and teamwork are essential.

The role requires 1–3 years of relevant experience, a high school diploma or GED, and willingness to travel as project demands arise. Competitive pay and benefits accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment in quarry/construction settings.
• Ability to read construction documents and blueprints.
• Knowledge of safety policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate diverse heavy equipment across quarry tasks.
• Maintain compliance with all safety policies and regulations.
• Report equipment or operational issues to supervision.
• Perform routine servicing and minor repairs as needed.
• Assist in training less-experienced team members.
• Travel and work nights/weekends as project demands arise.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Team player

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job ID: 529954
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!

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What we offer

• Pay: $24.00-$28.00 an hour, depending on experience.
• Sign-On Bonus: $1,500 for new hires
• Comprehensive training provided
• Opportunities for advancement within the company
• Supportive work environment focused on safety and teamwork

Key Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment of diverse sizes and weights across various quarry and construction tasks.
• Adhere strictly to all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations, ensuring a safe work environment.
• Promptly report any equipment or operational issues to the Foreman, Superintendent, Safety Manager, or Human Resources Manager.
• Execute daily tasks as directed by the Foreman, meeting project or jobsite expectations.
• Perform routine servicing and minor maintenance on equipment; elevate major issues to supervisors as necessary.
• Complete thorough pre- and post-operation inspections with proper documentation, maintaining compliance with company protocols.
• Assist in mentoring and training less-experienced team members in equipment operation, servicing, and repair to enhance team capabilities.
• Take on general labor duties as required to support overall operations.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and promptness at assigned work times.
• Fulfill additional duties assigned to meet evolving operational needs.

Qualifications

• Capability to perform all essential duties listed above with competence and professionalism.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in heavy equipment operation.

Work Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to safely and efficiently operate a broad range of equipment in varying conditions.
• Proficiency in basic math, reading, and writing for accurate record-keeping and comprehension of construction documents and blueprints.
• Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions with clarity.
• Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Capable of operating complex equipment with independent judgment and skill.
• Minimum age of 18 years is required.
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical, drug screening, and criminal background check is mandatory.
• Strict observance of all safety requirements as detailed in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to collaborate within a team and assist colleagues and supervisors as needed.
• Flexible to travel and work away from home, including nights and weekends, as project demands arise.
• Consistent use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as face shield, safety footwear, and coveralls in compliance with OSHA/MSHA and company guidelines.

Knowledge and Skills

• In-depth understanding of heavy equipment operation.
• Familiarity with construction materials, methods, and tools.
• Awareness of typical hazards and safety practices within heavy equipment operations and quarry environments.
• Knowledge of trenching and shoring protocols and standards.

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.

This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in quarry operations, leveraging advanced skills and a safety-first mindset to deliver outstanding results in a dynamic environment.

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 Central Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affir

EOE/Vet/Disability

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