Quarry Heavy Equipment Operator

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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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$1,500 Sign-On Bonus | Competitive Pay at $22.18/hr
Are you looking to drive your career with a company that values your skills, safety, and ambition? Join APAC as a Quarry Heavy Equipment Operator and become part of a supportive team with the resources of a large corporation and the close-knit atmosphere of a family business. Take your career to new heights—and take advantage of our $1,500 sign-on bonus!
About the Role
As a Quarry Heavy Equipment Operator, you’ll play a vital role in our daily operations, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of materials critical to our success. You’ll work hands-on with the latest equipment, collaborate with experienced professionals, and contribute to a culture where safety and innovation are paramount.
What You'll Do
· Operate heavy and light mobile equipment, including skid steers, as trained and directed to maintain quarry access points.
· Perform pre-operational checks and routine servicing of assigned equipment.
· Conduct site clean-up using hand tools and ensure work platforms remain clear and safe.
· Safely run and monitor the crushing plant as required.
· Assist with plant repairs and maintenance tasks, including basic welding and fitting, as needed.
· Handle water hoses and perform cleanup while maintaining awareness of electrical hazards and slippery surfaces.
· Report any operational or environmental issues promptly to the foreman.
· Maintain strict adherence to safety procedures and use all required PPE in compliance with OSHA/MSHA guidelines.
· Support the team in achieving high standards of productivity and environmental responsibility.
What It Takes to Succeed
· Pass pre-employment drug screening, criminal background check, and “Fit for Work” physical.
· Provide valid documentation for I-9 eligibility.
· Demonstrate a professional, courteous attitude toward colleagues, supervisors, and the public.
· Be flexible to work nights, weekends, overtime, and travel as needed.
· Be comfortable working outdoors in extreme weather and on rough terrain.
· Physical capability for climbing, stretching, driving/steering, sitting, twisting, and using hand tools.
· Commitment to a strong safety culture and team-based approach.
· Mandatory: Minimum age of 18 due to work environment requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
· High school diploma or GED required.
· Previous experience operating heavy equipment is preferred.
· Technical education or certificates in basic welding/fitting a plus.
· State-approved Welding Certification is a bonus but not required.
What We Offer
· Competitive hourly rate: $21.38/hour
· $1,500 Sign-On Bonus
· Comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth
· The opportunity to be part of a team that prioritizes your safety, skill development, and job satisfaction
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.

Employment type
Full Time