Heavy Equipment Operator

at APAC-MISSISSIPPI, INC. in; Georgetown (MS); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, disability benefits

Retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Inclusive culture and growth

Job summary

APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, a CRH Company, is seeking an Asphalt Plant Foreperson to oversee our asphalt manufacturing facility, drive safety, and ensure production targets are met. You will lead teams, manage budgets, coordinate schedules, and uphold environmental and quality standards while delivering excellent customer service on high-profile projects.

Join a well‑established organization that values safety, growth, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in plant operations and safety management.
• Experience leading teams and managing budgets.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and work nights/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of asphalt manufacturing operations, ensuring a safe, productive, and efficient environment.
• Champion a proactive safety culture and ensure strict compliance with safety practices and regulations.
• Develop and execute operational strategies to achieve production goals and quality standards.
• Deliver world-class customer service and timely scheduling for both internal and external clients.
• Oversee budgeting, production planning, staffing, and maintenance activities.
• Manage production teams, optimize equipment and facility usage, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze operational and financial reports to maximize plant profitability.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and manage procurement within budget parameters.
• Ensure accurate inventory management and collaborate with the accounting department.
• Train, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a culture of growth and excellence.
• Maintain environmental compliance and fulfill all reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with other business units to streamline processes and enhance overall efficiency.

Skills

Plant operations

Team leadership

Safety management

Operational excellence

Schedule coordination

Job description

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.

Position Overview

Are you a driven leader with a passion for safety, innovation, and operational excellence? Join our team as an Asphalt Plant Foreperson, where you'll oversee all aspects of our asphalt manufacturing facility. We're seeking a results-oriented professional who excels in managing people, processes, and production to deliver superior products and customer service. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to fostering a positive safety culture, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Why Join Us?

• Be at the forefront of operational leadership in a well-established, forward-thinking company.
• Take ownership of the plant's performance, safety, and employee relations.
• Collaborate with skilled professionals and contribute to high-profile projects.
• Competitive compensation $24-26/hr. and opportunities for professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of asphalt manufacturing operations, ensuring a safe, productive, and efficient environment.
• Champion a proactive safety culture and ensure strict compliance with all safety practices and regulations.
• Develop and execute operational strategies to achieve production goals and quality standards.
• Deliver world-class customer service and timely scheduling for both internal and external clients.
• Oversee budgeting, production planning, staffing, and maintenance activities.
• Manage production teams, optimize equipment and facility usage, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze operational and financial reports to maximize plant profitability.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and manage procurement within budget parameters.
• Ensure accurate inventory management and collaborate with the accounting department.
• Train, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a culture of growth and excellence.
• Maintain environmental compliance and fulfill all reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with other business units to streamline processes and enhance overall efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in plant operations, team leadership, and safety management-preferably in asphalt or related industries.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze financial and operational data to drive performance improvements.
• Strong commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Proficiency in coordinating complex schedules and managing multiple priorities.

Additional Requirements

• Professional, courteous, and collaborative attitude toward colleagues, supervisors, and the public.
• Flexibility to travel and work nights or weekends as business needs demand.
• Strict adherence to all company policies, safety procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Willingness to contribute to team efforts and take on additional responsibilities as needed.

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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