Heavy Equipment Operator

Rogers Group • Staunton, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Rogers Group, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, TN, is a privately held aggregates and asphalt highway construction company operating in 13 states with over 3,500 employees. RGI, established in 1908, has the distinction of being recognized as the largest privately held aggregate producer in the United States. Rogers Group is seeking candidates for an Equipment Operator position for our Virginia SMA operations in Staunton, VA. The successful candidate for this role will have experience operating various pieces of heavy equipment – excavator, dozer, track hoe, loader, haul truck, and skid steer, and others. This individual will also be required to work on the ground and in the plant. They must have a strong commitment to safety excellence.

Requirements

• Must have a dedication to safe work practices.
• Experience operating various pieces of heavy equipment – excavator, dozer, track hoe, loader, haul truck, skid steer, and others.
• Must be willing to work overtime and extended hours as needed.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Able to provide valid documentation for the I-9 Immigration document.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of proficient experience operating heavy equipment preferred.
• Higher pay for skilled operators of heavy equipment with quarry and mining experience.

Responsibilities

• Willing and able to work on the ground and in the plant as needed.
• Able and willing to assist with fixed plant maintenance.
• Must be able to operate heavy equipment with precision and excellence in a variety of terrains and conditions.
• Performing various production duties.
• Complete required daily inspections, light maintenance, greasing, and fueling of heavy equipment.
• May be called upon at the discretion of management to perform any other duties assigned and/or assist other areas as necessary.

Benefits

• 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 Holiday Shutdown period between Christmas and New Years in addition to 7 holidays throughout the year.
• Paid vacation – 2 weeks at 1 year; 3 weeks at 5 years; 4 weeks at 20 years of service.
• Annual performance-based merit increases.

What This Job Offers

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