General Utility / Dredge Operator

Rogers Group Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacations

Job summary

Rogers Group Inc. in Louisville, KY is seeking a surface General Utility / Dredge Operator for Jefferson County Stone. This full-time, day-shift role operates a dredge to extract sand from an underground pit and requires safe production practices.

The job includes plant cleanup, equipment checks, and occasional cross-training in other entry-level production positions. Wages start at $23.00/hr. Benefits include health, dental, vision, 401K with company match, disability and life insurance, paid

Qualifications

• Follow safety procedures and policies.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Comfort with lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Willing to work weekends and overtime.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Operate a dredge to extract sand.
• Maintain clean and safe production areas.
• Operate skid steer and loader; assist with plant cleanup.
• Support other production positions during vacations.
• Report equipment issues to management.
• Perform light maintenance and pre-shift checks.
• Assist with belt line maintenance.
• Perform general mine labor tasks.

Skills

Dredge operation

Safety protocols

Outdoor work

Equipment maintenance

Team collaboration

Heavy lifting

Tools

Skid steer

Loader

Job description

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. RGI, established in 1908, has the distinction of being recognized as the largest privately held aggregate producer in the United States.

Job Details

Jefferson County Stone - Rogers Group Inc - Louisville, KY

Full-Time

Day Shift: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Wages starting at $23.00/hr.

Jefferson County Stone is an underground limestone mine/quarry seeking a surface General Utility / Dredge Operator for our operation located in Louisville, KY. We offer a 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.

Benefits

• 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 Holiday Shutdown period between Christmas and New Years in addition to 7 holidays throughout the year.
• Paid vacation available after 180-day probationary period.
• Annual performance-based merit increases.

Responsibilities

• Operating a dredge to extract sand from an existing pit.
• Work in a dynamic environment that requires both technical skills and dedication to safety protocols.
• General plant/mine labor and clean-up of production areas, including shoveling stone from around conveyors and assist with plant clean up and operations
• Being trained in various other entry level production positions and fill in as needed during vacations, absences and increased production demand times
• Operate equipment, including but not limited to: skid steer and loader. Experience is preferred.
• Report equipment problems and identify them to management.
• Light maintenance work and maintain the belt lines
• Complete equipment pre-shift report – if applicable
• Assist other workers as needed or directed and other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Properly follow all company policies and regulations for safe working procedures and environment
• Ability to maintain safe working conditions
• Self-motivated individual, must be able to perform required duties without constant supervision
• Able to perform a variety of duties, some which may include plant clean-up, maintenance, operating equipment and other duties as assigned
• Ability to learn quickly
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, dust, etc.).
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for extended periods of time throughout the workday, as required to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be willing to work weekends and overtime
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen

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.

About Us

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.