Pit Loader Operator - Under Ground

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Group Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays

Paid vacation after probation

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Rogers Group, Inc. in Verona, KY seeks an Underground Pit Loader Operator for an underground limestone mine. The role involves operating a front-end loader underground, maintaining safety, and coordinating with management and other operators to ensure steady production flow.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, mechanical aptitude, and willingness to work overtime, including Saturdays. Pre-employment drug screening is required and experience in mining is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Ability to climb ladders and stand/walk for long periods.
• Mining experience preferred.
• Overtime may be required, including Saturdays.
• Must maintain safe working conditions.

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow Rogers Group safety principles with no compromise.
• Safely operate a wheeled front-end loader underground to load haul trucks and assist with crushers/stockpiles.
• Inspect, clean, and perform basic preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Communicate with management and other operators to maintain production flow.
• May be assigned other duties by the supervisor as needed.

Skills

General mechanical knowledge

Self-starter

Mining experience

Drug screening

OT eligibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Front-end loader operation

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.

Job Details

Boone Quarry - Rogers Group Inc - Verona, KY

Full-Time

Day shift

Wages starting at $23.00/hr. for entry level candidates. Candidates with mining experience will be preferred. Pay will be determined based on experience.

Job Description

Boone Quarry is an underground limestone mine/quarry seeking candidates to fill our need for an underground Pit Loader Operator in Verona, KY. The successful candidate for this role will operate a front-end loader, effectively communicate with management, other operators, and help maintain a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Learning and understanding our safety culture and implementing all of Rogers Group’s safety principles without compromise
• Safely and efficiently operate a wheeled front-end loader in an underground environment to load haul trucks, feed material to the primary crusher, and/or manage stockpiles.
• Inspect, clean, and perform basic preventative maintenance on equipment (fluids, grease points, tires, lights, etc.).
• Communicate with management, plant operators, and other equipment operators to maintain steady production flow.
• May be called upon at the discretion of the supervisor in charge to perform any other duties assigned and/or to assist with other areas as necessary

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• General mechanical knowledge is a plus.
• Must be able to safely climb up and down ladders or steps to mount or dismount equipment using three points of contact.
• Must be able stand, walk, bend, and stoop for extended periods of time throughout the workday, as required to perform additional job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to maintain safe working conditions
• Self-starter/ ability to work without close supervision
• Previous experience working in a mining environment preferred
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening
• Overtime is required as needed and may include Saturdays

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.

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.

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.