Rogers Group, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, is a privately held aggregates and asphalt highway construction company operating in 11 states with over 3,000 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 currently seeking a Blaster to conduct the daily blasting operations at our Reostone Quarry and Underground Mine in Nashville, TN. The candidate will be responsible for the daily loading, transportation, storage and security of all aspects of the underground mine blasting process.
Job Details
Full Time
Day Shift
Location: Reostone Quarry in Nashville, TN
Wages start at $26.00/hr. Higher wages based on experience
Overtime available and extensive medical and retirement benefits
Job Responsibilities
The candidate will be responsible for the daily loading, transportation, storage and security of all aspects of the underground mine blasting process.
The person will also be responsible for keeping and maintaining the daily and monthly blasting reports for all explosive materials.
They will also be required to assist in mine management of the drilling and shot layout process to include shot timing and fragmentation analysis.
Qualifications
Uncompromising focus on safety excellence
Underground Blaster Handler's Card
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms compliance
Demonstrated ability to safely perform all essential functions of this position
Two (2) years minimum of blasting experience in a quarry or mining environment
Two (2) years of underground mining experience preferred
Proven safe work record with belief and value seen in courageous leadership model
Good attendance record
Ability to be an integral team member in a growing, fast-paced environment
Proven record with full cycle mining including, but not limited to drilling, blasting, haulage and ground support
Candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Rogers Group provides extensive benefits, strong compensation, and a safe, drug-free working environment.
As a Rogers Group employee, you will have access to our competitive company perks, including:
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.
RGI EEO Statement
An Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates without regard to age, race, national origin, gender, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.
All applications are accepted online at www.rogersgroupinc.com
About Us
Rogers Group, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, is a privately held aggregates and asphalt highway construction company operating in 11 states with over 3,000 employees. RGI, established in 1908, has the distinction of being recognized as the largest privately held aggregate producer in the United States.
RGI EEO Statement
An Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates without regard to age, race, national origin, gender, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.
All applications are accepted online at www.rogersgroupinc.com
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Mining
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