Asphalt Plant Operator (Rhea County, TN)

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.

Job Details:

Rogers Group is looking for a responsible, dedicated and safety conscious person to fill our need for an ASPHALT PLANT OPERATOR located in Dayton, TN. This position involves manual labor, equipment operation assistance, and ensuring that the plant runs smoothly. Must be willing to travel to other plants in the surrounding area.  We offer a competitive salary with health, dental, vision, 401K, short term disability, long term disability and life insurance benefits.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure that materials are stored properly to maintain quality and prevent contamination.
• Transport materials to different areas of the plant as needed.
• Operate basic machinery or tools, such as forklifts or shovels, to move materials and equipment around the plant.
• Routine equipment / plant maintenance, and involvement with plant improvement projects.
• Monitor the flow of material through the plant, ensuring that there are no blockages or issues with material movement.
• Report equipment problems and identify them to management.
• Assist other workers as needed or directed.
• Clean-up around site.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Uncompromising focus on safety excellence.
• 1+ years of experience operating a plant preferred.
• Previous fixed plant maintenance or related industry experience is required.
• Knowledge of equipment.
• Able to do safety and maintenance inspections throughout the day.
• Capable of demonstrating equipment and troubleshooting knowledge.
• Ability to understand basic safety and work instruction.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills required.
• Good organizational, scheduling and time management skills.
• Welding experience helpful along with general maintenance and repair abilities.
• Experience in heavy equipment operation a plus but not required.
• Team player mentality.
• Working outdoors in varied weather conditions with the probability of dust, noise, heat, and cold.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.

As a Rogers Group employee, you will have access to our competitive company perks, including:

• Above average pay compensation offered and is dependent on experience level.
• 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 – 1 week at 1 year; 2 weeks at 2 years; 3 weeks at 5 years; 4 weeks at 20 years of service.
• Annual performance-based merit increases.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

Rogers Group provides extensive benefits, strong compensation, and a safe, drug-free working environment. 

Rogers Group, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, is a privately held aggregates and asphalt highway construction company operating in 13 states with over 3,500 employees. Established in 1908, RGI is the largest privately held aggregate producer in the United States.
RGI EEO Statement

It is the policy of Rogers Group, Inc. to recruit, hire, and promote individuals based on demonstrated merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation as protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

All applications are accepted online at www.rogersgroupinc.com.