Mine Development Tech

Rogers Group Inc.; Shepherdsville (KY); On-site; USD 30,686 - 43,704; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Insurance

Health Savings Account

Life & Disability Insurance

401K with match

Holiday Shutdown

Paid vacation

Merit increases

Job summary

Rogers Group, Inc. is developing a new underground limestone mine at our Shepherdsville, KY location and seeks a Mine Development Technician to support access declines, ventilation, and ground support for safe limestone extraction.

The role emphasizes safety, self-motivation, and the ability to operate heavy equipment including roof bolter, loaders, and haulers, with a schedule of 3 PM–11 PM, Monday to Friday, some Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Must follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely in a quarry environment.
• Experience in mine development and bolting work is a plus.
• Ability to work weekends and overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform bolting and meshing of the roof and ribs.
• Apply shotcrete to the roof and ribs as required.
• Conduct general mine labor in production areas (conveyors, ventilation, water lines, electrical).
• Safely operate a roof bolter, front-end loader, Manlift, Telehandler, and Articulating Haul Truck.
• Fill in for other development positions during vacations or high demand periods.
• Follow all policies and OSHA/MSHA/environmental regulations and report hazards.

Skills

Safety compliance

Heavy equipment operation

Bolting & shotcrete

Teamwork

Tools

Roof bolter

Front end loader

Telehandler

Articulating hauler

Job description

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.

Mine Development - Bullitt County Stone - Rogers Group Inc - Shepherdsville, KY

Full-Time

Night Shift - approximate shift times of 3PM – 11PM. Monday – Friday, Some Saturdays as needed.

Wages starting at $27.00/hr. for entry level candidates. This includes a $23.00 per hour base and $4.00 shift differential. Overall compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and skillset.

Bullitt County Stone is developing a new underground limestone mine at our Shepherdsville, KY location and is seeking a Mine Development Technician. The mine development team is a project-based team tasked with creating essential infrastructure, including access declines, ventilation systems, and ground support, to ensure safe and efficient limestone extraction. Team members in this role are vital to reinforcing mine passages, installing infrastructure, maintaining equipment, and upholding safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate for this role will have an uncompromising emphasis on safety excellence, be a self-starter and will have responsibilities that include but are not limited to:

• Perform bolting and meshing of the roof and ribs.
• Perform duties to apply shotcrete to the roof and ribs of the mine
• General mine labor in production areas, including conveyor and advancing ventilation duct, water line, electrical cable, etc.
• Ability to safely operate a variety of heavy equipment and machinery in a rock quarry including a roof bolter, front end loader, Manlift, Telehandler and Articulating Haul Truck etc.
• Being trained in various other development positions and filling in as needed during vacations, absences and increased production demand times
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA / MSHA / environmental regulations for safe working procedures and environment
• Report equipment problems and identify them to management.
• Complete equipment pre-shift report - Conduct thorough Workplace Exam, to identify and correct hazards daily
• 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
• Must place a high priority on attendance
• Self-motivated individual, must be able to perform required duties without constant supervision
• Able to perform a variety of duties, such as manual hands-on labor, maintenance, operating equipment and other duties as assigned
• 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.
• Ability to learn quickly
• Must be willing to work weekends and overtime
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen
• Experience in tunneling or mine development considered a plus
• Some Heavy Equipment Experience is preferred.

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

• 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 is available after 180-day probationary period.
• Annual performance-based merit increases.

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

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 .

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.

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.