Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Jobvite, Inc.; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Marietta seeks a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic for our Maple Grove Maintenance Facility. Diagnose, repair, and maintain a diverse fleet of diesel equipment and plant machinery, with preventative maintenance and component rebuilds.

You will install mechanical systems, ensuring safe, efficient operations across Minnesota. This is a union position with IUOE Local 49 membership required or preferred for current members.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CDL Class A or B required; clean driving record.
• 3–5 years heavy equipment experience.
• Knowledge of Caterpillar, Komatsu, John Deere and Volvo quarry/construction equipment/diesel engines.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Safety Acumen

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Communication

Critical Thinking

Analytical Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Class A or B

Additional schooling/certifications a plus

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, we encourage you to apply. 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.

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.