Blaster Helper

Job Description

Rogers Group, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, is a privately held aggregates and asphalt highway construction company operating in 12 states with over 3,000 employees. RGI, established in 1908, has the distinction of being recognized as the largest privately held aggregate producer in the United States.

We have 86 quarries and 56 asphalt plants across Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, Arkansas, Texas, Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio.

- Uncompromising focus on safety excellence

- Meet all state and federal requirements to qualify as ATF Explosive possessor (must pass background check)

- Physically be able to lift 50 lbs.

- Physically able to squat, bend, and twist repeatedly

- Demonstrated ability to safely perform all essential functions of this position

- Mining Experience, specifically blasting experience, is preferred.

- Assist the Blaster in pre-shift and post-shift inspection

- Assist the Blaster in the layout pattern to determine depth and diameter of blast holes and determine number of explosives needed.

- Assist the Blaster in loading explosives in blast holes, connecting wire, detonating cords, and fuses.

- Proven safe work record with belief and value seen in courageous leadership model

- Good attendance record

- Ability to be an integral team member in a growing, fast-paced environment

- Proven record with full cycle mining including, but not limited to drilling, blasting, haulage and ground support is preferred.

- Candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Rogers Group provides extensive benefits, strong compensation and a safe, drug-free working environment.

- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Health Savings Account with annual company contribution.

- Company provided Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.

- Retirement 401(k) with company contribution and match at one year of service.

- Company provided Short- and Long-Term Disability.

- Paid Holiday’s including Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

- Paid vacation available after 180-day probationary period and accrued based on years of service.

- Annual performance-based merit increases.

- Career growth/advancement opportunities.

RGI EEO Statement

Rogers Group, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, is a privately held aggregates and asphalt highway construction company operating in 12 states with over 3,000 employees. RGI, established in 1908, has the distinction of being recognized as the largest privately held aggregate producer in the United States.

All applications are accepted online at www.rogersgroupinc.com .