Loader Operator

CRH; Vinita (OK); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement

Job summary

APAC Central Inc., a CRH Company, seeks an experienced equipment operator in Oklahoma to support our asphalt and aggregate operations. You will operate tractors and loaders, load materials, and assist with training while maintaining high safety standards.

You must hold a high school diploma or GED, be able to lift 50–100 pounds, and work outdoors in varying weather. Commitment to safe, efficient site operations is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous construction experience or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate rubber-tired or crawler tractors with front-end scoop buckets safely and efficiently.
• Excavate and load materials from pits, stockpiles and batch plants; load trucks as needed.
• Maintain a vigilant approach to workplace safety for yourself and your team.
• Lift materials weighing up to 50–100 pounds unassisted when required.
• Communicate clearly with co-workers using hand signals and eye contact.
• Follow OSHA/MSHA safety regulations and company policies.
• Follow Foreman instructions on daily tasks and project expectations.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and minor servicing.
• Complete daily pre- and post-operation inspections and document findings.
• Assist in training less experienced team members on equipment operation.
• Perform general labor duties to support site operations.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job ID: 528860

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!

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: $20 an hour, depending on experience.
• Sign-On Bonus: (only if the area has one)
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Health insurance coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation and personal days to support your work-life balance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Company-matched to help you invest in your future

Key Responsibilities

• Operate rubber-tired or crawler tractors equipped with front-end scoop buckets safely and efficiently.
• Excavate and load materials from pit sites, stockpiles, and batch plants; load trucks as needed.
• Maintain a vigilant approach to workplace safety for yourself and your team.
• Lift materials weighing up to 50–100 pounds unassisted when required.
• Communicate clearly with co-workers, using hand signals and maintaining eye contact, especially when maneuvering equipment in shared workspaces.
• Adhere strictly to company policies and all OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe work practices.
• Follow direction from the Foreman regarding daily tasks and project expectations.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and minor servicing; escape major issues to the Foreman.
• Complete daily pre- and post-operation equipment inspections, documenting findings according to company guidelines.
• Assist in training less experienced team members on equipment operation, service, and repair.
• Perform general labor duties as required to support site operations.

Physical&WorkEnvironmentRequirements

• 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 to 25-50 lbs. 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, to operate equipment safely.
• Reasonable accommodations provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience or training in construction or related field preferred.

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 Aff...

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