Loader Operator

CRH•Tulsa, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

APAC-Central, Inc., a CRH company, is hiring a Loader Operator for its quarry operations. The company produces crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, and asphalt, and performs heavy highway and infrastructure construction in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. The Loader Operator safely operates rubber-tired or crawler tractors equipped with front-end scoop buckets to excavate and load materials at pit sites, stockpiles, and batch plants, and loads trucks as needed. The role also includes equipment inspections and routine maintenance, general labor, and helping train less experienced team members. Work is primarily outdoors and may involve extreme weather, moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loud environments. Pay is $20 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 25–50 pounds as needed.
Ability to perform the physical tasks described, including climbing, balancing, and using hand signals or equipment.
Specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience or training in construction or a related field.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operate rubber-tired or crawler tractors equipped with front-end scoop buckets.
Excavate and load materials from pit sites, stockpiles, and batch plants, and load trucks as needed.
Maintain a vigilant approach to workplace safety for yourself and your team.
Communicate clearly with co-workers using hand signals and eye contact, especially when maneuvering equipment in shared workspaces.
Follow company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe work practices.
Follow the Foreman’s direction regarding daily tasks and project expectations.
Perform routine equipment maintenance and minor servicing, and report major issues to the Foreman.
Complete and document daily pre- and post-operation equipment inspections according to company guidelines.
Assist in training less experienced team members on equipment operation, service, and repair.
Perform general labor duties as needed to support site operations.