Equipment Operators- Knoxville, TN

About the Role

• Operate excavators, dozers, skid steers, and loaders in varied terrain. • Perform equipment servicing, maintenance, and daily pre/post inspections with documentation. • Adhere to company policies, OSHA/MSHA, and environmental regulations. • Work overtime, extended hours, and in all weather conditions, tolerating loud noise. • Provide valid I‑9 documentation and pass pre‑employment drug screening. • Collaborate in a team environment and assist co‑workers or supervisors as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸equipment operation
• ▸equipment maintenance
• ▸safety compliance
• ▸inspection documentation
• ▸team collaboration
• ▸regulatory adherence

What You Bring

The company is seeking an Equipment Operator for its road construction crews based in Knoxville, TN. The role requires experience operating excavators, dozers, skid steers, and familiarity with dirt grading, excavation, site utilities, paving, and concrete work, with an uncompromising focus on safety and excellence. Successful candidates will perform daily equipment servicing, maintenance, and pre‑ and post‑inspection documentation while complying with OSHA, MSHA, and environmental regulations. Effective communication and the ability to work independently in challenging terrain are essential. Candidates must have 1–3 years of heavy‑equipment operation experience, be self‑motivated, willing to work overtime and in all weather conditions, and be able to provide valid I‑9 documentation and pass a drug screen. Teamwork and assisting supervisors or co‑workers as required are also expected. • Communicate effectively and work independently with minimal supervision. • Possess 1–3 years of heavy‑equipment experience (excavator/dozer/loader/skid steer).

Requirements

• ▸excavator
• ▸dozer
• ▸skid steer
• ▸1–3 years
• ▸osha
• ▸communication

Benefits

Rogers Group offers extensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA contributions, group life and AD&D coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match after one year, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid holidays, vacation after a 180‑day probation, merit‑based raises, and career growth opportunities. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to a discrimination‑free workplace. Applications are accepted online at www.rogersgroupinc.com. • Receive medical, dental, and vision insurance plus HSA contributions. • Receive group life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) with company match after one year. • Receive short‑ and long‑term disability, paid holidays, and paid vacation after 180 days. • Benefit from annual performance‑based merit increases and career advancement opportunities.

Work Environment

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