Excavator Operator

Martin Marietta; Homer (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Marietta is seeking an Excavator Operator for the Homer Quarry in Homer, GA. The role emphasizes safe and efficient excavator operation with daily pre- and post-shift inspections and keeping work areas bermed and organized.

You will support daily plant operations, assist with maintenance tasks, and help train coworkers as needed. Overtime and weekend hours apply, with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• Experience with mobile/construction equipment preferred.
• Experience operating an excavator is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavator safely and efficiently within company guidelines.
• Perform daily pre- and post-inspections of equipment and working areas.
• Maintain safe berms and roadways and monitor conveyors, surge piles and crushers.
• Conduct basic preventative maintenance (check tires, oil, grease, fuel, hoses).
• Ensure safe traffic flow around the site and assist with other equipment as needed.
• Assist in training co-workers as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Safety awareness

Dependable

Motivated

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)