Asphalt Experienced Equipment Operator

Career Opportunities: Asphalt Experienced Equipment Operator (528535) Requisition ID 528535 -Posted 09/04/2026 - AMAT - APAC - Central-Central West Region - River Valley - Full Time - Facilities/Construction - United States - Oklahoma 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! Build Your Career with a Leading Road Construction Company About the Opportunity 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 Rollers (Self-Propelled, Asphalt, and Other) Motor Graders (Rough Grade) Concrete Finishing Machines Why Join Us? $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 Key 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. What You Bring 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). Knowledge & Skills 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. Physical & Work Environment Requirements 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. Reasonable accommodations provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. What CRH Offers You Highly competitive base pay Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs Group retirement savings programHealth and wellness programs An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion About CRH CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization. APAC Central Inc., a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. EOE/Vet/Disability CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person. #J-18808-Ljbffr