Heavy Equipment Operator Milling

Rogers Group • Greer, SC

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Rogers Group, Inc. is seeking a Milling Heavy Equipment Operator to support construction operations based out of Greer, South Carolina. The role operates milling machines and related heavy equipment to remove asphalt pavement and prepare surfaces for paving. Starting pay is $21 per hour, dependent on experience. Shifts may vary with workload and can include days, nights, weekends, and overtime as required.

The position involves safely operating asphalt milling machines and support equipment, maintaining and inspecting equipment, assisting with jobsite labor, communicating with crew members, and following safety requirements, company policies, and OSHA/MSHA regulations. The operator works as part of a team to meet production, quality, and safety expectations.

Rogers Group is a privately held aggregates and asphalt highway construction company headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. Established in 1908, it operates in 13 states and has over 3,500 employees. The company describes its workplace as safe and drug-free and offers compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement contributions, paid holidays, and paid vacation.

Requirements

• Minimum 1–2 years of asphalt milling or asphalt crew experience is preferred.
• Solid understanding of the milling and surface preparation process.
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as milling machines, skid steers, and brooms.
• Strong safety mindset and ability to follow procedures and regulations.
• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting and working outdoors in extreme heat or cold.
• Dependable attendance and willingness to work varying shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with road construction environments.
• High-traffic or MUTCD experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate asphalt milling machines and associated heavy equipment under varying jobsite conditions.
• Operate brooms, skid steers, and other support equipment to clean and prepare milled surfaces.
• Perform daily pre- and post-operation inspections, maintenance, greasing, and cleaning of equipment.
• Assist with general labor tasks around the mill and jobsite as needed.
• Communicate clearly with crew members to support efficient and safe operations.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety for all personnel working around equipment.
• Prepare milled surfaces for paving operations.
• Follow company policies, OSHA/MSHA regulations, and supervisor instructions.
• Work as part of a team to meet production, quality, and safety expectations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with a Health Savings Account and company contribution.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution and match after one year.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid holidays, including a Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Paid vacation after a 180-day probationary period, with accrual based on years of service.
• Annual performance-based merit increases.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Safe, drug-free working environment.

What This Job Offers

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