Equipment Operator

Martin Marietta; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Marietta in Columbia, SC is seeking an Equipment Operator who is safety conscious, dependable and motivated to join our team. You will safely operate a variety of off-road vehicles and heavy equipment used in mining, including water trucks, haul trucks, dozers, loaders, and excavators.

Typical day includes pre/post inspections, safe operations around conveyors and crushers, daily preventative maintenance, maintaining traffic flow, and assisting in training co-workers.

Qualifications

• Safety-conscious and dependable with a strong work ethic.
• Experience operating mobile/construction equipment preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED or Equivalent required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Safety-conscious

Dependable

Motivated

Education

High School Diploma or GED or Equivalent

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)