MCP-Equipment Operator-Yellville, AR

Overview

Marion County Paving is a part of APAC-Central, Inc. 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!

• Pay: $20 an hour, depending on experience
• $1,500 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Reasonable accommodations provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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