Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Rogers • Shepherdsville, KY

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Rogers Group, Inc. is hiring a Heavy Equipment Mechanic for Mine Development at Bullitt County Stone in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. Bullitt County Stone is developing a new underground limestone mine. The mechanic will repair, maintain, and inspect a wide variety of mining, quarry, and fixed-plant equipment. The role requires experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing issues involving major components and systems, including engines, brakes, transmissions, torque converters, hydraulics, drivetrain components, heating and cooling, and electrical systems.

This is a full-time night-shift position, with approximate hours of 11 PM to 7 AM, Monday through Friday, and some Saturdays as needed. Starting wages are $30.00 per hour for entry-level candidates, consisting of a $26.00 base rate and a $4.00 shift differential. Overall compensation depends on the candidate’s experience and skillset. Rogers Group describes its work environment as safe and drug-free and offers benefits, compensation, and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience working on heavy equipment.
• Uncompromising focus on safety excellence.
• Familiarity with heavy-equipment parts, including catalogs, procurement, handling, storage, and costs.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and schedule own work.
• Ability to operate mobile equipment and a company vehicle on public highways and job sites.
• Ability to work some weekends and overtime as needed.
• Ability to stoop, push, kneel, twist, and lift up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to climb and work at heights of 20 feet.
• Ability to work in all kinds of weather conditions.
• Ability to develop working relationships with other employees and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs, routine maintenance, and inspections on mining, quarry, and fixed-plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment service issues involving engines, brake systems, transmissions, torque converters, hydraulic systems, drivetrain components, heating and cooling, electrical systems, and other industry systems.
• Perform heavy or major maintenance repairs as needed.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on heavy equipment and trucks.
• Complete maintenance and work-order repair records.
• Inspect machines for abnormalities or defects.
• Weld and fabricate as needed.
• Perform housekeeping duties and work-area checks.
• Operate mobile equipment.
• Operate a company vehicle on public highways and job sites.
• Manage and schedule work with limited supervision.
• Develop working relationships with other employees and vendors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a Health Savings Account with an annual company contribution.
• Company-provided group life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution and match after one year of service.
• Company-provided short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid holidays, including a Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Paid vacation available after a 180-day probationary period, accrued based on years of service.
• Annual performance-based merit increases.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed