Mine Development Tech

Rogers

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Shepherdsville, Kentucky

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The technician is responsible for creating essential mine infrastructure, including reinforcing mine passages through bolting, meshing, and shotcrete application. They also operate heavy machinery and ensure all operations adhere to safety and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

You have experience with various heavy equipment and machinery operations, including roof bolters and loaders. You are adept at performing manual labor, mine development tasks such as bolting, meshing, and shotcreting, and are committed to upholding strict safety and environmental regulations, including OSHA and MSHA standards. You are a self-starter with a strong emphasis on safety, willing to work weekends and overtime as needed.

Must Have Skills for ATS

OSHA

MSHA

roof bolter

front end loader

Manlift

Telehandler

Articulating Haul Truck

shotcrete

conveyor

ventilation systems

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.

Mine Development - Bullitt County Stone - Rogers Group Inc - Shepherdsville, KY

Full-Time

Night Shift - approximate shift times of 3PM – 11PM. Monday – Friday, Some Saturdays as needed.

Wages starting at $27.00/hr. for entry level candidates. This includes a $23.00 per hour base and $4.00 shift differential. Overall compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and skillset. 

Bullitt County Stone is developing a new underground limestone mine at our Shepherdsville, KY location and is seeking a Mine Development Technician. The mine development team is a project-based team tasked with creating essential infrastructure, including access declines, ventilation systems, and ground support, to ensure safe and efficient limestone extraction. Team members in this role are vital to reinforcing mine passages, installing infrastructure, maintaining equipment, and upholding safety and environmental standards. 

The successful candidate for this role will have an uncompromising emphasis on safety excellence, be a self-starter and will have responsibilities that include but are not limited to:

  • Perform bolting and meshing of the roof and ribs.
  • Perform duties to apply shotcrete to the roof and ribs of the mine
  • General mine labor in production areas, including conveyor and advancing ventilation duct, water line, electrical cable, etc. 
  • Ability to safely operate a variety of heavy equipment and machinery in a rock quarry including a roof bolter, front end loader, Manlift, Telehandler and Articulating Haul Truck etc.
  • Being trained in various other development positions and filling in as needed during vacations, absences and increased production demand times
  • Properly follow all company policies and OSHA / MSHA / environmental regulations for safe working procedures and environment
  • Report equipment problems and identify them to management.
  • Complete equipment pre-shift report - Conduct thorough Workplace Exam, to identify and correct hazards daily
  • Assist other workers as needed or directed and other duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Properly follow all company policies and regulations for safe working procedures and environment
  • Ability to maintain safe working conditions
  • Must place a high priority on attendance
  • Self-motivated individual, must be able to perform required duties without constant supervision
  • Able to perform a variety of duties, such as manual hands-on labor, maintenance, operating equipment and other duties as assigned
  • Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for extended periods of time throughout the workday, as required to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Ability to learn quickly
  • Must be willing to work weekends and overtime
  • Must pass pre-employment drug screen
  • Experience in tunneling or mine development considered a plus
  • Some Heavy Equipment Experience is preferred. 

As a Rogers Group employee, you will have access to our competitive company perks, including:

  • 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 in addition to 7 holidays throughout the year.
  • Paid vacation is available after 180-day probationary period.
  • Annual performance-based merit increases.

Rogers Group provides extensive benefits, strong compensation, and a safe, drug-free working environment.

RGI 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.

All applications are accepted online at www.rogersgroupinc.com.


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. Established in 1908, RGI is the largest privately held aggregate producer in the United States.
RGI 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.

All applications are accepted online at www.rogersgroupinc.com.

Rogers

Rogers Group, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, is a privately held aggregates and asphalt highway construction company operating and meeting customer needs in 12 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. We have 86 quarries and 56 asphalt plants across Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, Arkansas, Texas, Indiana, Illinois and Ohio.
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