Excavator Operator

Martin-Marietta-1798b2fd; Homer (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Marietta is seeking an Excavator Operator in Homer, GA. The role requires safety consciousness, dependability, and motivation to operate excavators and perform daily inspections. Additional duties include greasing, shoveling, and maintaining safe work areas with proper berms and roadways.

Shift runs 6:00 am to 6:00 am with potential overtime on weekends. Typical day includes operating excavator per guidelines, completing inspections, reporting repairs, and helping train coworkers as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Experience operating mobile/construction equipment preferred.
• Ability to perform pre- and post-inspections and maintain safety standards.
• Willingness to work weekends/overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate the excavator safely within company guidelines and safety standards.
• Perform daily pre- and post inspection of equipment and working areas.
• Report needed repairs to the supervisor.
• Maintain safe traffic flow around the site and operate other equipment as needed.
• Conduct basic maintenance checks (tire pressure, oil, grease, diesel, hoses).
• Assist in training co-workers and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Dependability

Attention to detail

Excavator operation experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excavator

Job description

What to expect:

Martin Marietta is seeking an Excavator 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 the excavator and performing daily pre and post inspection of equipment and working areas. Additionally, the excavator operator will perform other duties necessary for daily operations throughout the plant, such as greasing, shoveling and safely maintaining work areas by ensuring these areas are equipped with adequate berms and roadways. Hours are 6:00 am - 6:00 am including weekends and overtime as necessary.

Location:

Homer Quarry
384 HWY 51 South
Homer, GA 30547

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

• Operating the excavator 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


• Operating other equipment such as loaders and haul trucks in a safe manner as needed


• 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 an excavator (preferred)