Asphalt Plant Operator (Rhea County, TN)

Rogers Group Inc.; Dayton (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Asphalt Plant Operator to join their team in Dayton, TN. This role involves manual labor, equipment operation, and ensuring the smooth running of the plant. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on safety, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in varied weather conditions. With competitive pay and extensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid vacation, this position offers a great opportunity for career growth and advancement. If you're looking to be part of a dynamic team in a supportive environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Group insurance options

Health Savings Account

Company paid life insurance

Disability insurance

401K with company contribution

Paid Holidays

Paid vacation

Annual performance-based merit increases

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience operating a plant preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills required.
• Ability to understand basic safety and work instruction.

Responsibilities

• Ensure materials are stored properly to maintain quality.
• Operate basic machinery to move materials around the plant.
• Routine equipment maintenance and involvement with plant improvement.

Skills

Safety Excellence

Plant Operation

Equipment Knowledge

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Welding Experience

Heavy Equipment Operation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Basic Machinery

Job description

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.