Groundman FLOATER- Roane Co./Rhea Co./Crab Orchard

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.

Rogers Group Inc. is seeking a Groundman (general labor) for our asphalt plant operations located in Dayton, TN/Harriman, TN/Crab Orchard, TN/Madisonville, TN. This position involves manual labor, possible equipment operation assistance, and ensuring that the plant runs smoothly. Must be willing to travel to each plant depending on where the need is. 

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:

• 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
• Involved 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 and other duties as assigned by management

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.
• 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.

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.

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