Equipment Operator - Road Construction Crew

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.

Wages starting at $23.00/hr. Experienced candidates will be eligible to start at higher pay. Pay will be determined based on experience and skill set.

Rogers Group is seeking an Equipment Operator for our operation located in Knoxville, TN. 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.

The successful candidate for this role will have an uncompromising emphasis on safety excellence, be a self-starter and will have responsibilities that include but are not limited to:

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment and machinery including dozer, excavator, front end loader, dredge, Backhoe, Broom, Asphalt Roller, Asphalt Screed, Paver, Motor Grader and general work around the asphalt operations.
• Perform daily pre and post inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with company policies
• Perform servicing and maintenance of equipment as trained and directed by management
• Operate equipment with a high degree of competency, skill, and proficiency
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA environmental regulations for safe working procedures and environment
• Other duties as assigned by management

Required Qualifications:

• Individual must be dedicated to always operating safely
• Individual must be willing to perform any task required at quarry
• Must be able to identify and alert management to maintenance issues with equipment
• Ability to compete pre-operation inspection paperwork
• Experience operating heavy equipment required
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekend when necessary
• Team player attitude
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening

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 180-day probationary period and accrued based on years of service.
• Annual performance-based merit increases.
• Career growth/advancement opportunities.