Heavy Equipment Operator

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.

Newton County Stone - Rogers Group – Kentland, IN

Full Time - Day Shift

Wages starting at $22.50 per hour, paid weekly. Higher starting pay may be available for experienced candidates.

Newton County Stone is an open-pit limestone mine/quarry seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for our operation located in Kentland, IN . This will be a dual position between operating equipment and utility work around the plant operation - based on daily operational needs and duties assigned by management. We offer competitive pay with health, dental, vision, 401k, short term disability, long term disability and life insurance benefits. We also offer a variety of safety equipment, paid holidays, and paid vacations.

Job Duties:

- Running various pieces of equipment as needed – such as a bobcat, skid steer, and haul truck. Dozer, track hoe,

- General plant labor and clean-up of production areas, including shoveling stone from around conveyors and assisting with plant clean-up and operations.

- Ability to perform plant maintenance work – cutting, welding, changing rollers & bearings, belt splicing.

- Being trained in various production positions and filling in as needed during vacations, absences, and increased production demand times.

- Run water truck to control dust on roadways.

- Report equipment problems and identify them to management; help maintain quarry and equipment.

- Complete daily inspections and equipment pre-shift report – if applicable.

- Assist other workers as needed or directed and other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

- High School Diploma or GED required

- General mechanical knowledge

- Ability to maintain safe working conditions

- Self-starter/ ability to work without close supervision

- Perform daily pre and post inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with company policies

- Previous experience working in mining environment preferred

- Basic welding skills preferred, but not required

- Must pass pre-employment drug screening

- Overtime is required as needed and may include Saturdays

As a Rogers Group employee, you will have access to our competitive company perks, including:

- Group insurance options plus Health Savings Account with annual company contribution.

- Company paid life insurance, disability insurance, and more.

- Retirement 401K account with company contribution and match.

- Paid Holidays

- Paid vacation days earned after completion of 180-day probationary period.

- Annual performance-based merit increases.

- Career growth and advancement opportunities.

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

As a Rogers Group employee, you will have access to our competitive company perks, including:

- 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 a 180-day probationary period and accrued based on years of service.

- Annual performance-based merit increases.

- Career growth/advancement opportunities.

RGI EEO Statement

An Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates without regard to age, race, national origin, gender, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

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