Equipment Operator I

00002 Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.; Clarkdale (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., in Clarkdale, GA, seeks a Sales/Yard Loader to safely operate a front-end loader (CAT 982–988) in an aggregate yard or plant setting, loading finished products into customer trucks and railcars while preserving stockpile integrity.

You will manage traffic flow, supervise visiting drivers, and perform essential preventive maintenance to keep equipment and yard operations running smoothly, all under a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Education as stated: high school diploma, GED, or relevant experience.
• Prior experience not required; 6 months to 1 year preferred in loader operation.
• Knowledge of MSHA compliance and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty front-end loaders to move materials to customer vehicles.
• Regulate material flow to maximize plant production and maintain stockpile integrity.
• Perform daily safety inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
• Coordinate with drivers and plant operators using hand signals or CB radio.
• Adhere to MSHA regulations and company safety policies.

Skills

MSHA compliance

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Time management

Heavy equipment knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma, GED, or relevant experience

Tools

Front-end loader operation (CAT 982-988)

Job description

Career Development Framework (“CDF”) Information: Band Description Performs operational or manual tasks, primarily in manufacturing, supply chain or operational environments Typically performs unskilled or semi-skilled work Typically, does not require vocational training or a university degree Career Level Description Has little or no prior relevant training or work experience Works under close supervision with little autonomy Works with clearly defined methods and tasks that are described in detail

JOB SUMMARY

The Sales/Yard Loader is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a front-end loader (typically ranging from CAT 982 to CAT 988 sizes) within an aggregate sales yard or plant environment. The primary focus of this role is to load finished products into customer trucks and/or railcars while maintaining the integrity of product stockpiles. As a frontline representative of Martin Marietta, the Loader Operator ensures a "Safety First" culture by managing traffic flow, asserting leadership over visiting drivers, and performing essential preventative maintenance to keep equipment and yard operations running smoothly.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Safely operate heavy-duty front-end loaders to move raw materials from stockpiles to customer vehicles, ensuring accurate weight distribution and material types.
• Regulate the flow of materials to and from conveyors, surge piles, chutes, and storage bins to maximize plant production.
• Maintain the quality and separation of various product stockpiles to prevent contamination and ensure environmental compliance.
• May assist in operating other mobile equipment as needed, including haul trucks, excavators, or skid steers- dependent on-site requirements.
• Maintain safe working speeds and manage the flow of external truck drivers and equipment within the yard to prevent accidents.
• Strictly adhere to all MSHA compliance/regulations and Martin Marietta’s internal 24/7 Safe culture policies.
• Conduct daily pre-shift and post-shift safety inspections of the equipment and the working area, ensuring the presence of adequate berms and clear roadways.
• Ensure safe operations around high-risk areas such as conveyors, crushers, and steep surge piles.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance (PMs), including checking tire pressure, oil levels, and diesel fuel, and greasing all moving parts daily.
• Use standard operating procedures to identify and report equipment malfunctions, leaks, or mechanical issues to the maintenance team or supervisor.
• Keep the loading area, roadways, and plant floor clean by shoveling, sweeping, and removing debris to ensure a professional and safe environment.
• Maintain a professional and helpful attitude when interacting with external drivers and customers, adapting to various personalities and needs.
• Accurately complete daily pre-shift inspection reports, maintenance logs, and (if applicable) customer ticketing or weighing via the scale house.
• Communicate effectively via CB radio or hand signals with plant operators and co-workers to coordinate vehicle movements.
• Willing and able to use a shovel when required.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School diploma, GED, or relevant experience

Work Experience

• No prior experience is required; 6 months to 1 year of experience in the operation and maintenance of a front-end loader is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Road specifications and slopes
• Familiarity with heavy equipment components
• Mechanical aptitude
• Troubleshooting
• MSHA compliance and regulations
• Time management

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. for plant maintenance and equipment servicing. Required to bend, stoop, climb, and reach. You must be able to maintain three points of contact when climbing on/off machinery or on ladders. Strong hand-eye-foot coordination is essential for operating hand/foot controls. You must have good depth perception with or without seeing aid for distances up to 150 feet.

Working Conditions

All duties require outside assignments and require periods of work in all weather conditions, cold, wet, dry and dusty.Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85 dbs.

Disclaimers

In addition to the primary responsibilities outlined, the successful candidate may be expected to take on other tasks and assignments as required, including but not limited to duties outside the typical scope of the role to support overall team operations and organizational needs. Flexibility and adaptability to evolving job demands are essential.

Every member of our ONE Martin Marietta team is driven by our shared values of safety, integrity, excellence, community and stewardship. We are a member of the S&P 500 Index and a leading supplier of aggregates and heavy building materials. Through a network of operations spanning 29 states, Canada and the Bahamas, our teammates supply the foundational resources on which our communities thrive and grow. Our Specialties business provides high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications. In a world that's focused on the power of many, we believe in the power of ONE – the magic of bringing together our unique perspectives, experiences and talents to evolve a shared vision and future. Our backgrounds may vary, but our voices come together in support of the same goals. We want to build legacies for ourselves and our loved ones, strengthen our communities and safely and responsibly engage in work we know will make a difference.