Job ID: 503013

Dunham's Asphalt Services is a part of APAC-Central, Inc. 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!

Pay: $24-$27

Position Overview

The Plant Operator will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a plant. The Plant Operator will also need to develop and maintain teamwork within the facility to ensure a productive outcome. The ultimate goal for this position is to develop an environment of working teams and guiding these teams to be the best in the business.

• Responsible for a safe work environment for themselves and co-workers.
• Supervise, evaluate, coach, and motivate personnel supervised.
• Manage the workforce assigned to the plant daily.
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
• Report any problems to the Superintendent, Safety Manager, or Human Resources Manager.
• Responsible for ensuring daily maintenance of plant is completed.
• Responsible for keeping plant clean.
• Report all major maintenance problems to Lead-man or Superintendent.

• Assist in training less-experienced employees on the proper operations, servicing, and repair of the plant to further their abilities.
• Perform general laboring duties when necessary.

• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

• Minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Valid Driver's License or Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class A or B, and satisfactory driving record is required.
• Two years of related experience preferred.

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must possess valid DOT medical card.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as per company policy.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must maintain current driver's license that meets state requirements, i.e., DL/CDL, Class A and/or B Driver with possible hazmat and tanker endorsements.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Able to work extended hours if needed.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is: Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, and Safety Vest.
• Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.

• Able to operate front end loader and skid loader.
• Ability to read, write and do basic mathematical calculations in order to keep time and material records.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively direct others in the workplace.
• Basic knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Basic knowledge in electricity and mechanics.

• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.
• May require standing for extended periods of time.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to climb ladders or stairs and to work at heights.
• Able to work in tight quarters.
• Able to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally lift move/carry 50 lbs. unassisted; occasionally exert forces of pushing/pulling of 50 lbs. unassisted.

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock or burn.
• The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be loud, but is typically moderate.

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion