What are the responsibilities and job description for the Skilled Grader Operator - Knoxville, TN position at Rogers Group, Inc.?
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 is seeking an experienced GRADER OPERATOR to join our grading crew based out of Knoxville, TN.
The successful candidate for this role will have at least 1 years of experience operating a Motor Grader to complete fine and finish grade work, and an uncompromising focus on safety excellence.
- Operates motor grader to build, level and excavate land surfaces
- Performs pre-shift inspection of machinery in accordance with Company Guidelines and manufacturers specifications.
Qualifications:
- Uncompromising focus on safety excellence.
- Minimum of 1 years of experience in fine grading sub-base to paver ready tolerances.
- Ability to operate equipment with a high degree of competency, skill and proficiency and in challenging and unique terrain environments.
- Experience working with GPS control preferred.
- Perform servicing and maintenance of equipment as trained and directed by management.
- Perform daily pre-and post- inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with company policies.
- Effective communication skills applicable to position.
- Properly follow all company policies and OSHA / Environmental regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
- Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and nights when necessary.
- Team player.
- Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
- Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
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
An Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates without regard to age, race, national origin, gender, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.
All applications are accepted online at www.rogersgroupinc.com.
