Skilled Laborer- Road Builder

Rogers • Columbia, TN

3d • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Rogers Group, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, is a privately held aggregates
and asphalt highway construction company operating in 11 states with over 3,500
employees. RGI, established in 1908, has the distinction of being recognized as
the largest privately held aggregate producer in the United States.

Rogers Group is seeking applicants for the position of Skilled Laborer- Road
Builder to work with road construction and highway paving crews in the Southern
Middle Tennessee area, based out of Tullahoma, TN. The successful candidate for
this position will be competent and skilled at completing various general and
manual labor tasks around the jobsite. The successful candidate will also have
an uncompromising focus on safety excellence.

Requirements

• Able to work outdoors in extreme conditions, such as cold, heat, and humidity.
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment. Report any problems to the Foreman, Superintendent, Safety Manager, or Human Resources Manager.
• Assist in patching asphalt with hot and cold mix.
• Follow direction of Foreman as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project/jobsite.
• Able to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and overtime as needed.
• Valid drivers license with a clean driving record.
• Knowledge of general principles and practices of industrial maintenance, construction, or aggregate production.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Previous related experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Complete various manual labor tasks around the job site.
• Pushes and pulls asphalt rake to level asphalt to fine grade specifications.
• Operate equipment with a high degree of competency, skill, and proficiency as needed.
• Uses sledge hammer to drive pins, uses pick and shovel to dig.
• Hooks up trailers, fastens attachments to equipment.
• Flagger duties, sets up traffic control, places barrels and cones.
• Smooths freshly poured asphalt, shovels asphalt, or other materials.
• Assist other workers as needed or directed and other duties as assigned by management

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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees