Heavy Equipment Mechanic

00002 Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Marietta's Upper Midwest Region in Maple Grove is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic to maintain and repair a diesel-powered fleet including loaders, crushers, conveyors, and plant machinery. You will diagnose issues, perform preventative maintenance, and complete component rebuilds in a modern maintenance facility.

This is a full-time union position with Operating Engineers Local 49; you may be required to work overtime and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years heavy equipment experience.
• A valid CDL (Class A or B) and excellent driving record.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, troubleshoot, and repair diesel-powered equipment.
• Diagnose issues with engines, drive train, brakes, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and component rebuilds.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

CDL Class A or B

Tools

Cat ET/SIS

Volvo Prosis

Job description

The Martin Marietta Upper Midwest Region is seeking a skilled and versatile Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team at our state-of-the-art Maple Grove Maintenance Facility. In this hands-on role, you'll maintain and repair a diverse fleet of diesel-powered mobile equipment and aggregate and asphalt plant machinery, including loaders, dozers, crushers, conveyors, and more. As a key member of our maintenance team, you will diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues, perform preventative maintenance, complete component rebuilds, and install mechanical systems that keep our operations running safely and efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in a modern, well-equipped facility, work alongside experienced industry professionals, and support critical operations across Minnesota. If you take pride in solving complex mechanical challenges and keeping essential equipment operating at its best.

This is a union position, and membership with Operating Engineers Local 49 is required; current members are preferred.

Essential Functions

• Analyze, troubleshoot, and repair Weld, cut, fabricate as needed
• Advanced knowledge of engines, drive train, brakes, electrical and hydraulic
• Advanced knowledge of yellow iron preferred

Competencies

• Safety Acumen
• Teamwork
• Problem-Solving
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Analytical Skills

Work Environment

This is a full-time position that may require long hours, overtime, and weekend work with an average of 46 hours per week. This job operates 100% of the time in a surface mine setting or shop setting. This role will be based out of the maintenance facility in Maple Grove and will provide support to all Minnesota locations as needed.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent; additional schooling/certifications a plus; 3-5 years heavy equipment experience; a valid CDL (Class A or B) and excellent driving record.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Knowledge of Cat ET/SIS, Volvo Prosis needed
• Experience with Caterpillar, Komatsu, John Deer, and Volvo quarry/construction equipment/diesel engine repairs
• Must provide own hand tools

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.

Compensation

We are excited to share the base salary rate for this position is $29.94 - $48.06.

Conditions and terms of employment and benefits are in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement for the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 49.

This is a safety-sensitive role and Martin Marietta will continue to require drug testing that does include testing for cannabis/THC.

Company Culture

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.