Asphalt Experienced 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!

APAC Central Inc., a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Build Your Career with a Leading Road Construction Company

Step onto job sites where your expertise makes a lasting impact. As an Asphalt Equipment Operator, you’ll work at the forefront of groundwork and construction, using advanced machines to build roads and infrastructure that connect communities. You’ll operate a variety of equipment, including but not limited to:

• Grade and Pave Crew Equipment
• Heavy Equipment
• Rollers (Self-Propelled, Asphalt, and Other)
• Motor Graders (Rough Grade)
• Concrete Grinder/Milling Machines
• Backhoes, Bobcats, Bulldozers
• Concrete Finishing Machines
• Asphalt Paver Machines

• Pay: $20-$24 an hour, depending on experience
• $1,500 sign‑on bonus for experienced hires
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off to support work‑life balance
• Opportunities for advancement and ongoing training
• Supportive team environment and strong safety culture
• Be part of projects that shape communities and improve quality of life

• Expertly control the material flow and depth during paving operations.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all aspects of the paving process: prepping surfaces, establishing grades, ensuring proper drainage, and setting paving patterns.
• Manage paving machines to achieve smooth, consistent asphalt placement and operate additional machines for curbing, spreading, and finishing.
• Perform routine equipment servicing, minor maintenance, and promptly report major issues.
• Drive and operate curbing machines, backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, and snow plows.
• Install and adjust dies, cutters, and screeds as needed for project requirements.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain equipment, using mechanic’s hand tools, and coordinate with supervisors for repairs.
• Coordinate the flow of truck dumping, shovel blacktop, and help control jobsite traffic.
• Set up and dismant equipment and ensure a safe work environment for yourself and others.
• Consistently demonstrate attendance and reliability at assigned shifts.
• Take on other tasks as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the team.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant equipment operation or construction experience; 3 years of road construction experience preferred.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver’s license meeting state requirements (CDL Class A and/or B, with possible hazmat and tanker endorsements).
• Ability to pass pre‑employment physical, drug screening, and background check.
• Commitment to safety and compliance with all OSHA/MSHA regulations and company policies.
• Professional, courteous attitude toward colleagues and the public.
• Willingness to travel, work overtime, nights, weekends, and stay overnight when required.
• Personal protective equipment required in designated work areas (face shield, safety shoes, coveralls).

• Understanding of aggregate sizes and classifications.
• Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards.
• Proficiency in operating heavy and complex equipment safely and efficiently under various conditions.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Keen attention to detail and the exercise of sound judgment on the job site.

• 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…