Job Description 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.
We have 86 quarries and 56 asphalt plants across Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, Arkansas, Texas, Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio.
Rogers Group is seeking candidates for MILLING MACHINE OPERATOR to join our road construction team out of Cookeville, TN. The successful candidate for this position will have previous experience working with asphalt milling. They should be familiar with the operation of the milling machine, and have experience operating various pieces of heavy equipment to support the milling process. CDL Preferred, but not required.
- Support the milling process by completing groundwork, changing teeth on the milling machine, and operating other pieces of heavy equipment to support the milling process - such as a skid steer, broom, and water truck.
- Work safely and appropriately for varied conditions and situations.
- Perform daily maintenance and safety checks, cleaning, and greasing, etc.
- Operate with a priority of job safety for all persons working around the equipment.
- Communicate clearly with crew-members to work as a team.
- Work with the team to provide a fully prepared site for the paving crew.
Qualifications: - Uncompromising focus on safety excellence.
- At least 1 year of previous milling or asphalt crew experience is preferred.
- Ability to perform general labor tasks around the mill as needed.
- Ability to operate a skid steer and broom.
- General and applied knowledge of the paving process and proper procedures for quality finished work.
- Must be dependable and show up for all assigned shifts.
- Able and willing to work outdoors in extreme heat and cold for extended shifts.
- Willing to work nights, weekends, and overtime as required.
- CDL-A while not required is a definite plus.
- Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record.
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
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