Equipment Operator

Martin Marietta; Lynnville (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals to join their team as heavy equipment operators at the Sully Mine. This role involves operating various types of mobile equipment essential for mining operations, ensuring safety through pre-shift inspections, and performing maintenance tasks. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and ideally have experience with heavy machinery. The position requires physical stamina and the ability to work in diverse weather conditions. Join a dynamic team where your skills will contribute to essential operations in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate various mobile equipment used in mining.
• Strongly prefer previous experience operating heavy mobile equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment and perform pre-shift safety inspections.
• Assist in plant repairs and maintain good housekeeping of equipment.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Inspection

Preventative Maintenance

Bilingual Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Haul Truck

Motor Grader

Water Truck

Loader

Crane

Job description

Shift: Monday - Friday 6am-4pm, Occasional Saturdays

Pay: $23.80 an hour

Martin Marietta is currently looking for motivated individuals to join the crew at our Sully Mine as a heavy equipment operator. This individual will be responsible for running a variety of different equipment used in mining.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to or willing to learn to operate all other mobile equipment, including: haul truck, motor grader, water truck, loader and crane.
• Assist in plant repairs and clean-up.
• Perform pre-shift safety inspection on equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and service mobile equipment.
• Report needed repairs to shop personnel.
• Responsible for good housekeeping of equipment.
• Adhere to MSHA and plant safety rules and regulations.
• Perform duties with minimum supervision.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Strongly prefer previous experience operating heavy mobile equipment.
• Bi-Lingual is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Must have good hand/eye coordination and be able to operate hand/foot controls.
• Possess good vision to perceive depth at close range and distances up to 150 feet.
• Must be able to limb on and off equipment to operate and service.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, climb and reach around mobile equipment.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to sit and operate equipment for long periods up to 10+ hours per day.
• Must work outside in all weather conditions consistent with extreme ambient temperatures: heat, cold, wetness, dryness, dust, and noisy conditions.
• Must be able to work at various heights.

Working Conditions

Larger equipment is typically air conditioned. There will be times when outside assignments that may require periods of work in all weather conditions-heat, cold, wet or dry. May have exposure to dust, sand, gravel, diesel exhaust, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.