Asphalt Laborer

About Us

APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, is a multi‑million dollar heavy highway contractor established in 1874 with asphalt plants, ready mix plants, rock quarries and sand operations in Kansas. Shears is diversified with public, private and commercial work including paving, utility, dirt‑grading and concrete flat work. Our valued employees produce quality work and products in a competitive market with safety first at all times.

• Competitive Pay: $16‑18/hr. depending on experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Access quality health, dental, and vision insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, and generous paid time off.
• Safety First:
  We maintain the highest safety standards, ensuring every employee returns home safely every day.
• Career Advancement:
  Extensive training, mentorship, and clear career paths so you can keep growing with us.
• Inclusive Culture:
  We champion a workplace where every perspective matters and everyone’s voice is respected.

As an Asphalt Crew Member you’ll work alongside skilled professionals to create safe, high‑quality roads that keep people and commerce moving.

Responsibilities include:

• Championing Safety:
  Adhere to all safety protocols and company policies. Use correct tools, equipment, and protective gear.
• Supporting Your Team:
  Collaborate with managers and co‑workers. Communicate clearly, solve problems, and maintain a positive team dynamic.
• Executing Project Tasks:
  Assist with shoveling, raking, and wheelbarrow operation. Help signal operators, facilitate movement of materials, and follow directions.
• Operating Tools & Equipment:
  Run small power tools such as a jackhammer and handle traffic control devices like signs, cones, and barricades.
• Material Handling:
  Lift, carry, and position construction materials, tools, and supplies for maximum efficiency and safety.
• Site Preparation:
  Dig, spread, and level construction materials to prepare and maintain job sites.
• Problem Reporting:
  Proactively communicate any concerns or issues to keep projects running smoothly.
• Adaptability:
  Take on other duties as assigned, embracing new tasks and challenges with a can‑do attitude.

We seek a candidate who brings energy, reliability, and a commitment to excellence every day.

Key requirements:

• Safety‑Focused:
  Must follow all protective procedures.
• Team Player:
  Assist and support co‑workers and supervisors.
• Travel & Flexibility:
  Willing and able to travel for work, sometimes staying away from home, night shifts, weekends, overtime, and outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Professional Attitude:
  Display courtesy, respect, and professionalism to colleagues and the public.
• Punctual & Reliable:
  Arrive on time, prepared for the day’s challenges.
• Physical Readiness:
  Pass a pre‑employment “Fit for Work” physical, drug screening, and criminal background check; demonstrate endurance in lifting and manual labor tasks.
• Documentation:
  Provide valid I‑9 documentation for employment eligibility.
• Driver Requirements:
  Complete safe driver training, maintain a valid driver’s license (CDL preferred), and maintain a good driving record that meets company standards.
• PPE Compliance:
  Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) as outlined by OSHA/MSHA and company policies.
• Age Requirement:
  Must be at least 18 years old.

• High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• Prior experience in construction or paving field is a plus.

• Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility.
• Regularly sit, climb, use hand signals or equipment; 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…