Quarry Groundman Liberty / McMinnville Areas

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 Quarry Plant Groundsman/Laborer for our Liberty / McMinnville Quarries. This position reports to our Quarry Plant Manager with a starting salary of $20 an hour. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to lead safety, quality, and revenue generation throughout our operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and clear spillage around conveyor belts.
• Assist mechanics and millwrights with welding, metal fabrication, and machinery repair.
• Conduct pre-shift and post-shift inspections.
• Perform site cleaning, sweeping, shoveling, and cleaning plant equipment.
• Conduct routine checks on plant equipment (e.g., rock crushers, conveyors, stone graders) to identify signs of wear, leaks, or mechanical malfunctions.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks like greasing moving parts, changing fluids, and checking fluid levels to prevent unexpected breakdowns.
• Assist mechanics or operate independently to fix and maintain equipment, frequently using welding or plumbing skills.
• Operate support equipment like skid steers, loaders, water trucks, or haul trucks.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor, lift heavy objects, and stand or walk for long periods in varying weather conditions.
• Strict understanding and application of mining and safety regulations (e.g., MSHA or OSHA standards).
• Basic ability to use hand tools, perform light machinery maintenance, and fix or replace components like conveyor belt lines.
• Prior experience or a willingness to learn to operate support equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and 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 Year’s Day.
• Paid vacation available after 180-day probationary period, accrued based on years of service.
• Annual performance-based merit increases.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

Pay

$20 an hour.