We ’ re proud to offer good wages and the opportunity for our employees to learn valuable new skills that will help them advance in their careers . APAC is part of a global network of companies , so there are even opportunities to travel or relocate for new positions .
All APAC employees have the option to take advantage of paid vacation , affordable health insurance , profit sharing , 401 ( k ) retirement savings plans , and educational assistance programs – it ’ s part of our commitment to our people , and something we ’ re proud to provide .
We ’ re always looking to fill positions for equipment operators and diesel mechanics , which can earn $ 21- $ 25 per hour , or $ 43,000- $ 52,000 per year .
Build Skills for the Future At APAC-Central , new employees are trained on all the skills needed to do their jobs , but a great way to get a leg up on the competition is to start early while you ’ re still in school .
Some high school classes , usually those in the agricultural department , allow students to learn to run smaller equipment . These skills can help greatly when learning to operate equipment at APAC .
“ Heavy equipment operator positions are especially important ,” said Murry Cline , APAC ’ s general manager for Northwest Arkansas . “ Since there are fewer skilled heavy equipment operators among the younger generations , it ’ s a skill set that can really set you apart from other candidates , and that can help you advance to other roles in the company .”
Good math and computer skills are also very useful in the industry , especially for laboratory staff , who calculate the density of asphalt and the size of stone produced at our quarries .
Most of all , prospective APAC employees must have a good work ethic and be able to work as part of a team . “ That ’ s how the job gets done ,” said Jason Madewell , who manages APAC-Central ’ s aggregate operations .
“ Everyone works hard and does their part , and the end result is something we can all be proud of ,” Madewell said . “ When I see a road we built , I know I had a part in making it happen .”
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