Licensed Blaster

About the role

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. The Licensed Blaster will conduct daily blasting operations at the Reostone Quarry and Underground Mine in Nashville, TN.

Responsibilities

• Daily loading, transportation, storage, and security of all aspects of the underground mine blasting process
• Keeping and maintaining daily and monthly blasting reports for all explosive materials
• Assisting in mine management of the drilling and shot layout process, including shot timing and fragmentation analysis

Qualifications

• Uncompromising focus on safety excellence
• Underground Blaster Handler's Card or the ability to obtain one
• Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms compliance
• Demonstrated ability to safely perform all essential functions of this position
• Two (2) years minimum of blasting experience in a quarry or mining environment preferred but not required
• Two (2) years of underground mining experience preferred but not required
• Proven safe work record with belief and value seen in courageous leadership model
• Good attendance record
• Ability to be an integral team member in a growing, fast-paced environment
• Proven record with full cycle mining including, but not limited to drilling, blasting, haulage, and ground support
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen

Pay

Wages start at $30.00/hr. Occasional overtime available.

Schedule

Full Time Day Shift.

Benefits

• 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 Holidays 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