Rogers Group Inc.
Privately held U.S. aggregates & asphalt highway construction firm operating quarries & asphalt plants.
Equipment Operator - Paving
Operate heavy equipment for road construction and perform related labor duties.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Key responsibilities include operating a variety of heavy equipment, conducting daily pre‑ and post‑inspections with proper documentation, performing equipment servicing and maintenance as directed, communicating effectively with the crew, and adhering to company policies and OSHA/MSHA/environmental regulations. • Operate articulated and rigid‑frame haul trucks, bobcats, track‑hoes, back‑hoes, motor grader, dozer, base stone roller, chipper truck, and broom. • Conduct daily pre‑ and post‑equipment inspections and complete required documentation. • Perform equipment servicing and maintenance as directed by management. • Follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA/environmental safety regulations. • Perform general labor and clean‑up tasks as assigned. • Work overtime and extended hours when needed. • Participate in a 401(k) plan with company match and contributions.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸heavy equipment
- ▸equipment inspection
- ▸equipment maintenance
- ▸safety compliance
- ▸crew communication
- ▸general labor
What You Bring
The Equipment Operator will work in and around Hopkinsville, KY, operating various heavy equipment and assisting with general labor on base, grading, and stone crews. The role requires familiarity with heavy equipment and an uncompromising focus on safety. Qualifications include a dedication to safe work practices, 1‑2 years of heavy‑equipment operation preferred, ability to perform general labor and clean‑up duties, willingness to work overtime, passing a pre‑employment drug screen, providing valid I‑9 documentation, maintaining a clean motor‑vehicle record, and holding a valid driver’s license. • Communicate effectively with crew members and supervisors. • Possess 1‑2 years of heavy‑equipment operation experience (preferred). • Pass pre‑employment drug screening and provide valid I‑9 documentation. • Maintain a clean motor‑vehicle record and hold a valid driver’s license.
Requirements
- ▸heavy equipment
- ▸driver’s license
- ▸clean record
- ▸drug screen
- ▸safety focus
- ▸communication
Benefits
The Western Kentucky Construction division in Hopkinsville, KY is hiring a full‑time Equipment Operator. Experienced candidates start at $29.50 per hour, with higher wages possible based on experience and skill set. Benefits feature group insurance options with HSA contributions, company‑paid life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year plus seven holidays, paid vacation after a 180‑day probationary period, performance‑based merit increases, career growth opportunities, and a drug‑free work environment. • Receive group insurance options with HSA contributions and company‑paid life and disability insurance. • Enjoy paid holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year plus seven holidays. • Earn paid vacation after a 180‑day probationary period and merit‑based salary increases. • Access career growth and advancement opportunities in a drug‑free environment.
Work Environment
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