Equipment Operator

Martin-Marietta-1798b2fd; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Marietta in Columbia, SC is seeking an Equipment Operator to join our mining team. The ideal candidate will operate a variety of off-road vehicles and heavy equipment safely and efficiently, including water trucks, haul trucks, dozers, loaders, and excavators.

Day-to-day duties include pre- and post-shift inspections, maintaining berms and roadways, reporting repairs, ensuring safe operation around conveyors and crushers, performing preventive maintenance, and assisting in training

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience to perform the responsibilities.
• Experience in the maintenance and operation of mobile equipment, construction equipment and/or equipment used processing plants.
• Experience in operation and maintenance of off-road vehicles and heavy equipment (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of off-road vehicles and heavy equipment within company guidelines and safety standards.
• Perform daily pre- and post-inspections of working areas and ensure berms and roadways are adequate.
• Conduct pre-shift safety inspections on equipment and report repairs to supervisor.
• Ensure safe operations around conveyors, surge piles and crushers.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance and check tires, oil, grease, diesel, hoses and moving parts.
• Maintain safe traffic flow throughout the site.
• Train co-workers as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Dependable

Motivated

Equipment operation

Training others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

What to expect:

Martin Marietta is seeking an Equipment Operator to join our team. The ideal individual will be safety conscious, dependable, and motivated. This individual will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating a variety of off-road vehicles and heavy equipment utilized in Mining. The equipment operator will be responsible for operating various pieces of equipment in the quarry, including the water truck, haul truck, dozers, loaders, and excavators. Hours are 6:00 am - 4:00 pm including weekends and overtime as necessary.

A typical day for a(n) Equipment Operator may include:

• Operating a variety of off-road vehicles and heavy equipment within the company guidelines and safety standards
• Completing daily pre and post inspection of working areas and ensures they are equipped with adequate berms and roadways
• Performing pre-shift safety inspection on equipment and reports needed repairs to the supervisor
• Ensuring safe operations around conveyors, surge piles and crushers
• Performing daily preventative maintenance - tire pressure, oil, grease, diesel fuel, hoses for leaks and all moving parts for proper function
• Maintaining safe traffic flow throughout the site
• Aiding in the training of co-workers as needed
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor

You may be a good fit if you:

• Possess a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience to perform the responsibilities associated with this position
• Have experience in the maintenance and operation of mobile equipment, construction equipment and/or equipment used processing plants
• Have experience in operation and maintenance of off-road vehicles and heavy equipment (preferred)