Heavy Equipment Operator

 

 

Job ID:  514889

 

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: an hour, depending on experience

· $1,000 sign-on bonus

· Comprehensive health insurance

· Dental insurance

· Vision (eye) insurance

· 401(k) retirement plan

· Generous paid time off

· Support for professional growth and well-being

 

Key Responsibilities

· Operate a variety of construction equipment and machinery—such as excavators, bulldozers, loaders, graders, and backhoes—efficiently and safely across different job sites.

· Follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA safety regulations.

· Report issues or incidents promptly to supervisors or management.

· Adhere to daily assignments and project expectations from the Foreman.

· Perform minor maintenance on equipment and report major problems.

· Complete daily equipment inspections and required documentation.

· Help train less-experienced team members in equipment operation, servicing, and repair.

· Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

· Carry out other tasks as assigned.

 

Qualifications

· Ability to perform all essential functions of the job to a satisfactory standard.

· High School diploma or GED preferred, but not mandatory.

· 1-2 years of relevant experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Work Requirements

· Minimum age: 18 years.

· Must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check.

· Must comply with all company safety protocols and procedures.

· Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and support co-workers and supervisors as needed.

· Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license per state requirements (DL/CDL, Class A and/or B, with potential hazmat and tanker endorsements). A current DOT Medical Card is advantageous but not mandatory.

· Willingness to travel and work at remote job sites, including possible overnight stays.

· Flexibility to work nights and weekends as project demands arise.

· Required to use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as face shields and safety (hard toe) shoes in designated areas, per OSHA/MSHA and company guidelines.

· Full compliance with OSHA and/or MSHA regulations is mandatory.

 

Knowledge and Skills

· Proficient in operating heavy and complex construction equipment.

· Understanding of construction materials, methods, and tools.

· Awareness of hazards and safety measures related to equipment operation and construction sites.

· Familiarity with trenching and shoring standards.

· Ability to perform safe, skilled operation of equipment in varied and challenging conditions, exercising sound judgment.

· Competency in reading, writing, and basic math for record-keeping and understanding blueprints or job documents.

· Ability to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions, and to communicate effectively.

 

Physical Demands

· Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers for control manipulation, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as needed.

· May involve extended periods of sitting.

· Visual acuity (with correction) required for close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception, and focus adjustment.

· Capability to climb ladders and work at heights.

· Frequently able to move/carry objects up to 50 lbs. unassisted and occasionally up to 100 lbs. unassisted.

· Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.