Loader Operator- Asphalt Plant

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.

About the role

We are seeking a Wheel Loader Operator for our Reostone Asphalt Plant in Nashville, TN. The successful candidate will have previous experience operating a mid-to-large size, wheeled loader and an uncompromising commitment to safety excellence.

Responsibilities

• Operate a wheeled loader around the plant to load aggregate products into the various bins for asphalt production.
• Operate various other pieces of heavy equipment as production needs require, at the discretion of the plant manager and foreman.
• Support and clean-up around the asphalt plant.
• Perform general maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Complete various general labor tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Uncompromising focus on safety excellence.
• At least one year of experience operating a mid-to-large wheeled front-end loader (e.g., CAT 980, CAT 988, or Komatsu WA500-8).
• Ability to perform general labor, maintenance, and clean-up duties around the asphalt plant.
• Experience operating other heavy equipment (e.g., track hoe, backhoe, skid steer) preferred.
• Experience working around an asphalt plant preferred.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently without constant supervision.
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends when necessary.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Able to provide valid documentation for the I-9 Immigration requirement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus a Health Savings Account with annual company contribution.
• Company-provided group life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Retirement 401(k) with company contribution and match after one year of service.
• Company-provided short- and long-term disability.
• Paid holidays, including Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Paid vacation available after a 180-day probationary period, accrued based on years of service.
• Annual performance-based merit increases.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

Pay

Starting at $24.00/hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

Full-time day shift (some weekend work required).