Plant Operator

Oldcastle Inc.; Avoca (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated equipment operator to join a safety-focused team. In this role, you will operate heavy machinery, ensuring safe and efficient excavation and loading of materials. Your responsibilities will also include maintaining equipment and training less-experienced team members. This position offers a competitive base pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness programs. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to safety, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

Competitive Base Pay

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Disability Benefits

Retirement Savings Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Opportunities for Growth

Internal Promotion Culture

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with previous construction experience.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery safely in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tractors and perform excavation tasks.
• Maintain a safe work environment and assist in training others.
• Conduct daily inspections and minor maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety Awareness

Communication Skills

Equipment Operation

Physical Fitness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Rubber Tired Tractor

Crawler Type Tractor

Job description

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!

$1500 Sign On Bonus

Job Description Summary

The selected candidate will be required to work in a safety sensitive team environment with other co-workers and managers.

• Safely and efficiently operate a rubber tired or crawler type tractor with attached scoop type bucket on front end.
• Excavates and loads excavated materials, loads material from stockpiles, charges batch plants, and loads trucks.
• Operator will be responsible for a safe work environment for themselves and co-workers.
• May require occasional lifting of 50 to 100 pounds unassisted.
• When working with co-workers, constant eye contact will be maintained when backing, communicating using hand signals or other movements.
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA / MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
• Follow directions of Foreman as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or jobsite.
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance of equipment; refer major problems to the Foreman.
• Perform daily pre-and-post inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with company policies.
• Assist in training less-experienced employees on the proper operations, servicing and repair of equipment to further their abilities.
• Perform general labor duties when necessary.

Work Requirements

The ideal candidate will:

• Pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Pass a pre-employment “Fit for Work” physical.
• Be able to provide valid documentation for the I-9 Immigration document.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public at all times.
• Be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Report to work at the designated start time.
• Be able to work overtime when required.
• Be willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Have the willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and / or MSHA.
• Be at least age 18 years of age due to nature of working environment.

Education/Experience

• Minimum high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Previous related experience in the construction field and/or training.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A 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 large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

APAC Central Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability