Asphalt Groundsman

Job ID:  495791

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!

Asphalt Plant Laborer

Do you want to work for a company that values your skills? Do you want to work for a company that values safety above all else? Are you looking for opportunities and benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel? Then Oldcastle Materials is the company for you! Apply for the Plant Laborer position today and jump start your career with the Oldcastle Materials family.

Position Overview

To maintain the plant efficiently and effectively to maximize production while at all times maintaining a safe work environment. Develop teamwork and foster team spirit within the production and delivery departments.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

Grease the plant and maintain gear box fluid levels

Assist plant personnel when needed

Maintain site cleaning program

Operate small power tools

Operate Skid Steer

Responsible for a safe work environment for themselves and co-workers.

Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.

Responsible for ensuring daily maintenance of plant is completed.

Report all major maintenance problems to Lead-man or superintendent

Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.

Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

Minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Two years of related experience preferred.

Work Requirements

Must be 18 years in age or older.

Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.

Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.

Must maintain current driver’s license that meets state requirements, i.e., CDL, Class A and/or B Driver with possible hazmat and tanker endorsements.

Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required

Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.

Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is: Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, and Coveralls.

Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

Able to operate front end loader and skid loader.

Ability to read, write and do basic mathematical calculations in order to keep time and material records.

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Ability to effectively direct others in the workplace

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.

May require standing for extended periods of time.

Climb: ascent/descend three point entry into cab of truck; ascend/descend a ladder using both hands and feet while grasping handrail to the top of the mixer drum.

Lift: exertion of physical strength to move objects (40-70 lbs.) from one level to another.

Carry: hold or rest weighted objects (50 lbs.) directly on hands, arms, shoulders, or back while walking from one location to another.

Bend: flexion of the upper trunk forward while standing and knees extended or knees flexed when sitting.

Push/Pull: Exertion of force on or against object (70 lbs.) to move it from one location to another.

Reach: extend the hands and arms in any direction.

Kneel: maintain the body in an erect posture while resting body weight on one or both knees.

Stoop: flexion of the upper body forward at the waist with partial flexion of the knee while standing.

Twist: using hand tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers.

Work Environment

Able to work in all weather conditions.

Able to work extended hours if needed.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock or burn. The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be loud, but is typically moderate.

What CRH Offers You

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

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