Loader Operator - Underground

Rogers Group Inc • Louisville, KY

34d • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

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. Jefferson County Stone is an underground limestone mine/quarry seeking candidates to fill our need for an underground Pit Loader Operator in Louisville, KY. The successful candidate for this role will operate a front-end loader, effectively communicate with management, other operators, and help maintain a safe work environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• General mechanical knowledge
• Ability to maintain safe working conditions
• Self-starter/ ability to work without close supervision
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening
• Overtime is required as needed and may include Saturdays

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in a mining environment preferred
• Basic welding skills preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Learning and understanding our safety culture and implementing all of Rogers Group's safety principles without compromise
• Safely and efficiently operate a front-end loader in an underground environment to load haul trucks, feed material to the primary crusher, and/or manage stockpiles.
• Inspect, clean, and perform basic preventative maintenance on equipment (fluids, grease points, tires, lights, etc.).
• Communicate with management, plant operators, and other equipment operators to maintain steady production flow.
• May be called upon at the discretion of the supervisor in charge to perform any other duties assigned and/or to assist with other areas as necessary

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees