Pit Loader Operator

Rogers•Laceys Spring, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Lacey’s Spring is an open-pit limestone quarry seeking a Pit Loader for our operation located in Lacey’s Spring, AL. The Pit Loader Operator will be primarily responsible for safely loading, moving, and managing material within the quarry to support production operations. 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. Lacey’s Spring Quarry - Rogers Group – Lacey’s Spring, AL Full Time – 2nd Shift Paid weekly. Higher starting pay may be available for experienced candidates. Newton County Stone is an open-pit limestone mine/quarry seeking a Pit Loader for our operation located in Lacey’s Spring, AL. The Pit Loader Operator will be primarily responsible for safely loading, moving, and managing material within the quarry to support production operations. 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:

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
General mechanical knowledge
Ability to maintain safe working conditions
Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime, weekends, or different shifts as production requires. Overtime is not promised.
Self-starter/ ability to work without close supervision
Physical ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and lift/move up to 50 lbs. as needed.
Must pass pre-employment drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in mining environment preferred
Willingness to cross-train and assist in other areas of the operation as needed.

Responsibilities

Learning and understanding our safety culture and implementing all of Rogers Group’s safety principles without compromise
Operate front-end loader to move and load shot rock, crushed stone, or overburden safely and efficiently.
Maintain a consistent feed to the plant/crusher while minimizing downtime and spillage.
Plant maintenance and clean up when needed
Perform daily pre-shift inspections of equipment and report any mechanical issues or needed repairs.
Assist with maintaining haul roads, loading areas, and stockpiles to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow.
Communicate effectively with the plant operator, haul truck drivers, and other pit personnel using radios and hand signals.
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

health
dental
vision
401k
short term disability
long term disability
life insurance benefits
safety equipment
paid holidays
paid vacations
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 Holidays
Paid vacation days earned after completion of 180-day probationary period.
Annual performance-based merit increases.
Career growth and advancement opportunities.