Night Shift Underground Miner Equipment Operator

Rogers Group • Nashville, TN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Rogers Group, Inc. is seeking a full-time Underground Miner Equipment Operator for the night shift at its Reostone Quarry in Nashville, Tennessee. The role involves operating mining equipment in an underground hard rock mine, with an uncompromising focus on safety. The employee may also assist with blasting, maintain safety items, and help keep the mine well ventilated. Starting wages are $26.00 per hour.

The position requires working underground and outdoors in all types of weather, including exposure to loud noises. Employees must follow company policies and applicable OSHA, MSHA, and environmental regulations. Overtime and weekend work may be necessary.

Requirements

• Uncompromising focus on safety excellence.
• Willingness to work in an underground mining environment.
• Willingness to work with explosives and the blasting process; must have a valid Tennessee Explosive Handlers Card or Blasting Permit, or be able to obtain or renew the permits.
• Ability to operate underground mining equipment precisely in confined spaces.
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends when necessary.
• Ability to work underground and outdoors in all types of weather and tolerate exposure to loud noises.
• Self-motivated and able to work without close supervision.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of proficient experience operating underground mining equipment, such as a face drill, scaler, roof bolter, or loader.

Responsibilities

• Operate a face drill and/or roof bolter in an underground hard rock mine.
• Operate a wheel loader in confined spaces to muck headings and load haul trucks.
• Operate a scaler or an excavator with a scaler attachment to remove rock from mine walls.
• Work with explosives and the blasting process to facilitate production.
• Perform general work around the quarry and other assigned duties.
• Complete daily pre- and post-operation inspections and document them in compliance with company policies.
• Follow company policies and OSHA, MSHA, and environmental regulations for safe work procedures and conditions.
• Maintain safety items and help keep the mine well ventilated as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a Health Savings Account with an annual company contribution.
• Company-provided group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution and matching 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 and accrued based on years of service.
• Annual performance-based merit increases.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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