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Job ID: 520429
APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, is a multi-million dollar heavy highway contractor that was established in 1874, and has multiple asphalt plants, ready mix plants, rock quarries and sand operations in Kansas. Shears is diversified with public, private and commercial work including paving, utility, dirt-grading and concrete flat work. Our valued employees produce quality work and products in a competitive market with safety first at all times. If you are seeking a rewarding career with challenging work, a variety of responsibilities, potential for advancement and looking for benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel, come join our team.
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Start your career in industrial operations with growth, training, and competitive pay
Are you ready to build your future with a company that values hard work, safety, and personal growth? Join us as an Asphalt Plant Ground person and become an essential part of our team. This is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to develop valuable skills, advance your career, and contribute to projects that shape communities.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive hourly pay: Starting at $18/hr.
Comprehensive training in all aspects of plant operations, maintenance, and repair
Opportunities for advancement and skill development
Supportive team environment focused on safety and employee well-being
About the Role
As our Asphalt Plant Ground person, you will work hands-on in a dynamic environment, ensuring our plant runs efficiently and safely. You will be trained to operate various types of equipment, perform maintenance, and assist in production. Whether you're cleaning up the site, supporting the crew, or learning to operate loaders and bobcats, you'll be at the heart of our operations.
Key Responsibilities
Follow instructions from the Foreperson or Supervisor to complete daily tasks
Shovel and rake materials regularly; assist truck drivers with loading and dumping
Operate diverse equipment, including power brooms, plate compactors, wheelbarrows, pipe saws, pumps, generators, jack hammers, and vibratory rollers
Support maintenance and repair of plant equipment
Conduct pre-shift safety inspections on all equipment
Help clean and maintain areas in and around the plant and quarry
Operate bobcat and loader to move and stockpile materials as needed
Always maintain a clean and safe work environment
Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance
Adhere to all state and federal safety regulations (DOT, OSHA, MSHA, and others)
Take on other duties as assigned to support plant operations
Who We’re Looking For
We seek motivated individuals who are eager to learn and grow. No prior experience in asphalt production is required, just a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
Qualifications
Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check
Demonstrate attention to detail and ability to work independently
Work well in a team and follow directions efficiently
Stay calm and professional in stressful situations
Prioritize assignments to meet deadlines
Flexibility to work various hours (day, night, weekends) and locations as needed
Communication & Reasoning Skills
Communicate effectively with colleagues, management, and customers (verbal and written)
Identify and resolve problems; interpret instructions and regulations clearly
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.
Start Your Journey
If you’re ready to gain hands-on experience, learn new skills, and grow with a company that invests in your future, apply today for the Asphalt Plant Ground person role. Your path to a rewarding career in industrial operations starts here!
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health 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.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, 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.