Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job Description

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. RGI, established in 1908, has the distinction of being recognized as the largest privately held aggregate producer in the United States.

Princeton Quarry – Rogers Group – Princeton, KY
Full Time
Day Shift position with approximate shift times of 5:45 am–4:00 pm; overtime as needed.

Starting pay for this position will be set at $30/hr overall pay will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and skill set.

We are seeking an experienced individual to fill a position as a HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC for our underground and surface operations in Princeton, KY and Cadiz, KY. The role utilizes a service truck to work on site at our Princeton location and allows travel to our Canton Quarry when needed. This is not a take‑home truck.

This role requires previous experience as a mechanic working on heavy equipment. Responsibilities include performing repairs, routine maintenance, and inspections on a wide variety of mining and quarry equipment and fixed plant equipment. The applicant must be able to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair a wide range of service issues affecting major components such as engines, brake systems, transmissions, torque converters, hydraulic systems, drivetrain components, heating/cooling, and electrical systems, etc.

• Uncompromising focus on safety excellence.
• Minimum of five years of experience working on heavy equipment.
• Perform heavy or major maintenance repairs as needed.
• Experience with specialized mining equipment such as haul trucks, loaders, excavators, draglines, drills, dozers, crushers, conveyors, or underground mining.
• Perform routine scheduled maintenance on heavy equipment and trucks.
• Complete maintenance and work order repair records.
• Inspect machines for abnormalities or defects.
• Be able to weld and fabricate, as needed.
• Heavy equipment parts familiarization including parts catalogs, procurement, handling, storage, and cost of parts.
• Perform housekeeping duties and work area checks.
• Ability to operate mobile equipment.
• Operate a company vehicle on public highways and job sites.
• Submit to a Motor Vehicle Record request.
• Clean Driving Record.
• Capable of working with limited supervision and scheduling own work.
• Weekend work/overtime may be required.
• Ability to stoop, push, kneel, twist, and lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb and perform work at heights of 20 feet.
• Ability to successfully complete a DOT medical exam and receive DOT medical card.
• Able to work in all kinds of weather conditions.
• Able to develop working relationships with other employees and vendors.

• 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 Holidays including Christmas shutdown.
• Paid vacation available after 180‑day probationary period and accrued based on years of service.
• Annual performance‑based merit increases.
• Career growth/advancement opportunities.

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.