Equipment Operator

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription Drug

Vision

Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Plan

Paid Holidays and Vacation

401(k) with Company matching

Pension

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability Options

Employee Life Insurance

Business Travel Accident Insurance

Direct Deposit Payroll

Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan

Matching Gift Program

New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

Job summary

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. is seeking a Sales/Yard Loader in Prescott, Arizona. This role involves the safe operation of front-end loaders in a plant environment, focusing on product loading and traffic management. Essential duties include conducting safety inspections, maintaining stockpile integrity, and engaging with external drivers. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, and prior experience is preferred. Benefits include medical, 401(k) matching, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• No prior experience is required; 6 months to 1 year of experience in the operation and maintenance of a front-end loader is preferred.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Strong hand-eye-foot coordination is essential for operating controls.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy-duty front-end loaders to move raw materials.
• Regulate material flow to maximize plant production.
• Conduct daily pre-shift and post-shift safety inspections of equipment.

Skills

Road specifications and slopes

Familiarity with heavy equipment components

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

MSHA compliance and regulations

Time management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Sales/Yard Loaderis responsible forthe 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/orrailcars whilemaintainingthe 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safelyoperateheavy-duty front-end loaders to move raw materials from stockpiles to customer vehicles, ensuringaccurateweight 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.
• Mayassistin operating other mobile equipment as needed, including haul trucks, excavators, or skid steers- dependenton-siterequirements.
• Maintain safe working speeds and manage the flow of external truck drivers and equipment within the yard to prevent accidents.
• Strictly adhere to all MSHAcompliance/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 toidentifyand reportequipmentmalfunctions, 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 whenrequired.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School diploma, GED, or relevant experience

Work Experience

• No prior experience isrequired;6 months to 1 yearof experience in the operation and maintenance of a front-end loaderispreferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Road specifications and slopes
• Familiarity with heavy equipment components
• Mechanical aptitude
• Troubleshooting
• MSHAcompliance andregulations
• 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 tomaintainthree 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 depthperceptionwith or without seeing aid for distances up to 150 feet.

Working Conditions

All duties require outside assignmentsand requireperiods of work in all weather conditions, cold, wet,dryand dusty. Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85dbs.

Disclaimers

In addition to the primary responsibilities outlined, the successful candidate may be expected to take on other tasks and assignments asrequired, 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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Prescription Drug
• Vision
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• 401(k) with Company matching
• Pension
• Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Options
• Employee Life Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Direct Deposit Payroll
• Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
• Matching Gift Program
• New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.