Asphalt Experienced Equipment Operator 1

CRH•Apac, OK

8d•Onsite

About The Position

APAC Central Inc., a CRH company, is seeking an experienced Asphalt Equipment Operator to join their team. This role involves operating advanced machinery to build roads and infrastructure, contributing to projects that connect communities. The company has a long history of serving customers since the early 20th Century and is committed to continued success.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum 1 year of relevant equipment operation or construction experience.
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 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.

Nice To Haves

3 years of road construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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 dismantle 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.