Groundman - Asphalt Plant

Rogers Group Inc.; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account with company

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Rogers Group, Inc. is seeking a Groundman for the Asphalt Plants in the Upstate, SC area to support Carolina SMA operations. The role involves safely operating and maintaining asphalt plant equipment, determining material quantities, and coordinating production with teams across nearby plants.

The position is full-time with day/night shifts and possible weekend work; starting wage is $21.00 per hour, with travel to surrounding plants required and reporting to the Area Plant Manager.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to travel to other plants in the surrounding area.
• Able to develop working relationships with other employees and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the asphalt plant and construction equipment to ensure proper maintenance and servicing.
• Determine proper quantities of materials needed to produce asphalt.
• Adjust controls to regulate the flow of materials.
• Maintain system speeds and ensure plant operates at proper temperature.
• Perform walk-arounds and site inspections to identify unsafe conditions.
• Monitor inventory levels and production, adjusting as needed.
• Ensure safe and efficient traffic flow at the plant site.
• Troubleshoot and discuss production problems with coworkers and supervisors.
• Accurately complete plant reports and input into the computer system.
• Keep control house and yard facility clean daily.

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.

Rogers Group is currently seeking a Groundman for the Asphalt Plants position in the Upstate, SC, for our Carolina SMA operations, traveling to but not excluding Greer, Lyman, Gray Court, Gaffney, Anderson, reporting to Area Plant Manager. The successful candidate must be willing to travel, able to develop working relationships with others and vendors, responsible for safely operating and maintaining equipment with starting pay of $21 an hour.

Job Details

• Full Time
• Day Shift- Night Shift/Weekend work may be required with rotating Saturdays
• Wages starting at $21.00/hr.
• Job Responsibilities:
• Responsible for safely operating and maintaining the asphalt plant and construction equipment to ensure equipment is properly maintained and serviced as needed.
• Determining proper quantities of materials needed to produce asphalt
• Adjusting controls to regulate the flow of materials
• Maintaining the speed of systems
• Ensuring the plant is operating at the proper temperature.
• Perform walk-around and site inspections for all equipment to identify and correct unsafe conditions.
• Monitor inventory levels of all mix materials.
• Monitor production levels and adjust production as needed.
• Monitor plant site to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow.
• Troubleshoot, problem solve and successfully discuss production problems with co-workers and supervisors.
• Accurately complete plant reports and other documentation as needed. Enters reports into computer system.
• Clean control house and yard facility daily.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to travel to other plants in the surrounding area.
• Able to develop working relationships with other employees and vendors.

Benefits

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

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

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Health Savings Account with annual company contribution.
• Company provided Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Retirement 401(k) with company contribution and match at one year of service.
• Company provided Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid Holiday’s including Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
• Paid vacation available after 180-day probationary period and accrued based on years of service.
• Annual performance-based merit increases.
• Career growth/advancement opportunities.

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.