Experienced Underground Miner

Experienced Underground Miner

Rogers Group Inc. – Boone Quarry, Verona, KY

Job Description

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, is recognized as the largest privately held aggregate producer in the United States. The company operates 86 quarries and 56 asphalt plants across Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, Arkansas, Texas, Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio.

Position

Full Time, Day Shift (7 a.m. – 5 p.m.) or Night Shift (9 p.m. – 7 a.m.). Wages starting at $25.00/hr.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Operate mechanical scaling equipment to remove hazardous ground conditions from mine walls and backs.
• Operate a variety of underground mining equipment such as scalers, roof bolters, loaders, haul trucks, drills, and more.
• Inspect ground conditions and identify areas that require scaling or additional support.
• Coordinate with mine supervisors and team members to follow scaling plans and procedures.
• Document work performed and report ground control concerns to supervision immediately.
• Perform daily pre‑ and post‑inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with company policies.
• Follow all company policies and OSHA / MSHA / Environmental regulations for safe working procedures and environment.

Qualifications

• Uncompromising focus on safety excellence.
• At least one year of proficient experience operating underground mining equipment such as a roof bolter, face drill, or scaler (preferred).
• Experience operating Fletcher 4250 Pick Scaler, EC350 with AQ4 Milling Head, or Komatsu PC360 with AQ4 milling head (preferred).
• Willingness to work in an underground mining environment.
• Ability to operate underground mining equipment with precision and excellence in a confined space.
• Must be able to work underground and outside in all types of weather and tolerate exposure to loud noises.
• Ability to be coached and learn new tasks quickly.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends when necessary.
• Self‑motivated; able to work without close supervision.
• Must pass pre‑employment drug screening.

Benefits

• Group insurance options plus Health Savings Account with annual company contribution.
• Company‑paid life insurance, disability insurance, and more.
• Retirement 401K account with company contribution and match.
• Paid Holiday Shutdown period between Christmas and New Years and 7 holidays throughout the year.
• Paid vacation available after 180‑day probationary period.
• Annual performance‑based merit increases.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Rogers Group, Inc. to recruit, hire, and promote individuals based on demonstrated merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation as protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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