Plant Operator and Maintenance

CRH • Kansas City, KS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

APAC-Inc., Kansas City, a CRH company, is hiring for a quarry operations role involving plant operation, equipment operation, quality control, and maintenance. Depending on operational needs, work may include operating a front-end wheel loader, haul truck, water truck, crushing plant, dozer, excavator, or other mobile equipment; collecting and testing rock samples; and maintaining or repairing heavy equipment and plant components. The role is primarily outdoors and involves working in all weather conditions and on rough terrain. The starting pay is $20 per hour, with opportunities for growth and advancement.

The position includes comprehensive safety training and provided personal protective equipment. Employees work with an onsite foreman and a team of skilled professionals, following site routes, procedures, and environmental requirements. The job requires physical activity, including climbing machinery and lifting objects weighing up to 25–50 pounds, and exposure to moving machinery, heights, airborne particles, and loud environments. Reasonable accommodations are provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience in one or more of the following: front-end loader operation, dozer operation, excavator operation, quality control, mechanic work, or plant operations.
• Valid Class E driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and on rough terrain.
• Ability to climb machinery and perform manual tasks carefully.
• Basic math and reasoning skills and ability to read and follow instructions.
• Strong communication skills, including in noisy environments.
• Ability to perform the physical tasks described, including lifting and moving objects weighing up to 25–50 pounds as needed.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception to operate equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate a front-end wheel loader to move shot rock, load trucks, and manage quarry materials, and maintain work logs.
• Drive and operate haul trucks to transport rock, dirt, and other materials around the site.
• Fill, drive, and operate a water truck to control dust in accordance with environmental requirements.
• Collect rock samples, test for moisture, sort materials by size, and document quality-control results.
• Set up, operate, and maintain the rock crushing plant; manage plant automation and comply with environmental regulations.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair loaders, dozers, trucks, and other heavy equipment.
• Operate dozers, excavators, and other mobile equipment as production demands change.
• Perform daily safety checks on equipment.
• Operate machinery to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Communicate daily tasks and goals with the onsite foreman.
• Follow established routes and procedures to ensure safety and quality.
• Keep the work area clean and organized and report issues to a supervisor.
• Support plant maintenance, including welding, conveyor and bearing replacement, and oil changes.

Benefits

• Competitive pay starting at $20 per hour, with opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Health insurance, including comprehensive medical coverage.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) retirement plan and group retirement savings program.
• Disability benefits.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Comprehensive safety training and safety gear, including hard hats and safety glasses.
• Opportunities for training, development, and internal promotion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed