<p>Rogers Group, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, is a privately held aggregates and asphalt highway construction company operating 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.</p> <p>We have 86 quarries and 56 asphalt plants across Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, Arkansas, Texas, Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio</p> <p>Newton County Stone - Rogers Group - Kentland, IN</p> <p>Full Time - Day Shift</p> <p>Starting pay is set at $25 but higher pay may be available based on the candidate's experience and skill set.</p> <p>Newton County Stone is an open pit limestone quarry currently seeking an experienced individual to fill a position as a HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC in KENTLAND, IN. The successful candidate for this position will be responsible for servicing a variety of mining and quarry equipment - including specialty equipment utilized in the mining process (i.e., drills, loaders, haul trucks), as well as fixed plant equipment.</p> <p>This role requires significant previous experience as a mechanic working on heavy equipment. The role will be responsible for performing repairs, routine maintenance, and inspections on a wide variety of related heavy equipment, including CAT and Komatsu brands. The applicant must have a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair a wide range of service issues that affect major components such as engines, brake systems, transmissions, torque converters, hydraulic systems, drive train components, heating/cooling and electrical systems, as well as other systems generally encountered in the aggregate industry.</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <ul> <li>Uncompromising focus on safety excellence. </li><li>Minimum of two years of experience working on heavy equipment. </li><li>Perform heavy or major maintenance repairs as needed. </li><li>Perform routine scheduled maintenance on heavy equipment and trucks. </li><li>Complete maintenance and work order repair records. </li><li>Inspect machines for abnormalities or defects. </li><li>Be able to weld and fabricate, as needed. </li><li>Heavy equipment parts familiarization including parts catalogs, procurement, handling, storage, and cost of heavy equipment parts. </li><li>Perform housekeeping duties and work area checks. </li><li>Ability to operate mobile equipment. </li><li>Operate a company vehicle on public highways and job sites. </li><li>Capable of working with limited supervision and scheduling own work. </li><li>May be called upon at the discretion of Managers to perform other duties </li><li>Weekend work/overtime may be required. </li><li>Ability to stoop, push, kneel, twist, and lift 70lbs. </li><li>Ability to climb and perform work on heights of 20 feet. </li><li>Able to work in all kinds of weather conditions. </li><li>Able to develop working relationships with other employees and vendors. </li></ul> <p>As a Rogers Group employee, you will have access to our competitive company perks, including:</p> <ul> <li>Group insurance options plus Health Savings Account with annual company contribution. </li><li>Company paid life insurance, disability insurance, and more. </li><li>Retirement 401K account with company contribution and match. </li><li>Paid Holiday Shutdown period between Christmas and New Years in addition to 7 holidays throughout the year. </li><li>Paid vacation available after 180-day probationary period. </li><li>Annual performance-based merit increases. </li></ul> <p>Rogers Group provides extensive benefits, strong compensation, and a safe, drug-free working environment.</p> <p>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.</p>