Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job Description

Rogers Group, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, is a privately held aggregates and asphalt highway construction company operating and meeting customer needs in 13 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 Inc. is currently seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic for our Staunton, VA location in the VA SMA. This position will be reporting to the Shop/Maintenance Manager. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to lead safety, quality, and revenue generation throughout our existing operations and additional operations through growth.

Job Details:

• Wages are dependent on experience
• Starting wage will be higher based on verifiable experience
• Fulltime/Permanent
• Day Shift
• Weekend work may be required
• Overtime available along with extensive medical and retirement benefits

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform repairs on heavy trucks, heavy equipment and asphalt equipment.
• Trouble shoot and diagnose a wide range of service issues that affect major components such as engines, brakes, transmissions, torque converters, hydraulic systems, drive train components, heating and cooling, and electrical systems.
• Inspect machines for abnormalities or defects.
• Perform routine scheduled maintenance on construction equipment and dump trucks.
• Complete maintenance and work order repair records.
• Be able to weld and fabricate, as needed.
• Heavy equipment parts familiarization including parts catalogs, procurement, handling, storage, and cost of heavy equipment parts.
• Perform housekeeping duties and work area checks.
• Ability to operate mobile equipment.
• Operate a company vehicle on public highways and job sites.

Qualifications:

• Uncompromising focus on safety excellence and able to perform all duties under DOT regulations & company safety policies and practices.
• Minimum of three years of experience working on construction equipment and on-road trucks.
• Capable of working with limited supervision and scheduling own work.
• Experience performing DOT Annual Inspections preferred
• Ability to stoop, push, kneel, twist and lift 70lbs.
• Ability to climb and perform work on heights of 20 feet
• Able to work in all kinds of weather conditions.
• Able to develop working relationships with other employees and vendors.

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 is 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

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.