Quarry Heavy Equipment Operator Job at Oldcastle Inc. in Tahlequah

Overview

APAC Central Inc., a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and operating as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. Job ID: 515923.

APAC-Central, Inc. and its founding companies have served customers since the early 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century. The role offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus and competitive pay at $21.38/hr.

Are you looking to drive your career with a company that values your skills, safety, and ambition? Join APAC as a Quarry Heavy Equipment Operator and become part of a supportive team with the resources of a large corporation and the close-knit atmosphere of a family business.

What You’ll Do

• Operate heavy and light mobile equipment, including skid steers, as trained and directed to maintain quarry access points.
• Perform pre-operational checks and routine servicing of assigned equipment.
• Conduct site clean-up using hand tools and ensure work platforms remain clear and safe.
• Safely run and monitor the crushing plant as required.
• Assist with plant repairs and maintenance tasks, including basic welding and fitting, as needed.
• Handle water hoses and perform cleanup while maintaining awareness of electrical hazards and slippery surfaces.
• Report any operational or environmental issues promptly to the foreman.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety procedures and use all required PPE in compliance with OSHA/MSHA guidelines.
• Support the team in achieving high standards of productivity and environmental responsibility.

What It Takes to Succeed

• Pass pre-employment drug screening, criminal background check, and “Fit for Work” physical.
• Demonstrate a professional, courteous attitude toward colleagues, supervisors, and the public.
• Be flexible to work nights, weekends, overtime, and travel as needed.
• Be comfortable working outdoors in extreme weather and on rough terrain.
• Physical capability for climbing, stretching, driving/steering, sitting, twisting, and using hand tools.
• Commitment to a strong safety culture and team-based approach.
• Mandatory: Minimum age of 18 due to work environment requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience operating heavy equipment is preferred.
• Technical education or certificates in basic welding/fitting a plus.
• State-approved Welding Certification is a bonus but not required.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate: $21.38/hour
• Comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth
• The opportunity to be part of a team that prioritizes safety, skill development, and job satisfaction

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; exposure 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.

APAC Central Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability. If you want to know more, please click on this link.

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