Asphalt Plant Groundsman

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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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Start your career in industrial operations with growth, training, and competitive pay
Are you ready to build your future with a company that values hard work, safety, and personal growth? Join us as an Asphalt Plant Ground person and become an essential part of our team. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to develop valuable skills, advance your career, and contribute to projects that shape communities.
Compensation & Benefits
Comprehensive training in all aspects of plant operations, maintenance, and repair
Opportunities for advancement and skill development
Supportive team environment focused on safety and employee well-being
About the Role
As our Asphalt Plant Ground person, you will work hands-on in a dynamic environment, ensuring our plant runs efficiently and safely. You will be trained to operate various types of equipment, perform maintenance, and assist in production. Whether you're cleaning up the site, supporting the crew, or learning to operate loaders and bobcats, you'll be at the heart of our operations.
Key Responsibilities
Follow instructions from the Foreperson or Supervisor to complete daily tasks
Shovel and rake materials regularly; assist truck drivers with loading and dumping
Operate diverse equipment, including power brooms, plate compactors, wheelbarrows, pipe saws, pumps, generators, jack hammers, and vibratory rollers
Support maintenance and repair of plant equipment
Conduct pre-shift safety inspections on all equipment
Help clean and maintain areas in and around the plant and quarry
Operate bobcat and loader to move and stockpile materials as needed
Always maintain a clean and safe work environment
Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance
Adhere to all state and federal safety regulations (DOT, OSHA, MSHA, and others)
Take on other duties as assigned to support plant operations
Who We’re Looking For
We seek motivated individuals who are eager to learn and grow. No prior experience in asphalt production is required, just a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
Qualifications
Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check
Demonstrate attention to detail and ability to work independently
Work well in a team and follow directions efficiently
Stay calm and professional in stressful situations
Prioritize assignments to meet deadlines
Flexibility to work various hours (day, night, weekends) and locations as needed
Communication & Reasoning Skills
Communicate effectively with colleagues, management, and customers (verbal and written)
Identify and resolve problems; interpret instructions and regulations clearly
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.

Employment type
Full Time