Heavy Equipment Operator

00002 Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.; Eudora (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Marietta is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Eudora Quarry in Eudora, KS. Under supervision, you will operate heavy machinery to move materials within the plant and load finished products.

This role requires safety-focused operations and teamwork to keep the plant running efficiently. Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, performing basic maintenance, and ensuring proper loading per safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 1+ years of related experience.
• Valid US driver’s license.
• Experience with a dozer and excavator.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to move raw materials from trains to stockpiles and load finished products.
• Maintain roadways and loading areas for the designated business unit.
• Participate in safety programs and training.
• Inspect equipment for wear and perform basic maintenance.
• Work in a team environment and communicate effectively.

Skills

Minimal supervision

MSHA regulations

Verbal communication

Machines and tools knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Under the immediate direction of the Lead person or Supervisor, the Equipment Operator is responsible for operating mobile equipment while moving raw materials from train to stockpile and loading finished products. Additional responsibilities include maintaining roadways and loading areas for designated business unit. Pay: $23-$26 an hour Hours: 6am-6pm Monday - Friday

JOB SUMMARY

Are you someone who likes to work with others? Can you work in an environment where you set the rhythm to keep the operations moving? Are you willing to operate machinery safely and see the success of an exciting industry? Martin Marietta is currently looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator at our Eudora Quarry in Eudora, KS. This position is responsible for safely operating heavy equipment to move material within the plant.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in safety programs and training, promoting Martin Marietta’s Guardian Angel culture
• Inspect equipment for signs of wear
• Perform basic maintenance on heavy mobile equipment
• Work in a team environment
• Clean work areas
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions
• Proper wear of personal protective equipment
• Notify supervisors of repairs needed
• Ensure materials are properly loaded according to safety requirements
• Assist in plant maintenance and repairs
• Perform duties with minimum supervision

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• 1+ years of related experience
• Valid US driver’s license
• Experience in a dozer and excavator

Skills:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of MSHA regulations
• Effective verbal communication
• Knowledge of machines and tools including their design, use and maintenance

Physical Abilities

• Ability to work in an outdoor environment year-round
• General physical activities include climbing stairs and ladders, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, reach with hands and arms, and handling material

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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