Heavy Equipment Operator

Martin Marietta; Gilmore City (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription Drug

Dental

Vision

Health Care Reimbursement Account

Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Plan

Paid Holidays and Vacation

401(k) with Company matching

Pension

Salary Continuation – Short-Term Dis

Long-Term Disability Options

Employee Life Insurance

Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance

Business Travel Accident Insurance

Direct Deposit Payroll

Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan

College Scholarship Program – for depd

Matching Gift Program

New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

Job summary

Martin Marietta is seeking a versatile Heavy Equipment Operator for the Moore Quarry in Gilmore City, IA. The role entails operating and maintaining equipment, supporting production, loading, shipping, and quality control in an outdoor quarry setting.

The position is full-time and nonunion, with responsibilities spanning safety, maintenance, and cross-functional duties. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, 1+ year related experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year related experience.
• Must hold a valid, unrestricted driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative and routine maintenance on mobile and plant equipment, including cutting and welding under guidance.
• Performs daily pre/post-shift inspections on equipment and maintains maintenance log.
• Operates skid steer, front-end loader and other tools to clean around plant equipment and maintain roadways and parking areas.
• Participates in plant operations including production, loading, shipping, and quality control.
• Maintains good housekeeping and safe traffic flow throughout the site.
• Operates plant-specific mobile equipment as needed.
• Aids in training of co-workers as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Participates in Monthly Safety Observations and Safety Culture initiatives.

Skills

Safety Acumen

Teamwork

Motivation

Results-Driven

Commitment to Excellence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1+ year related experience

Valid, unrestricted driver’s license

Job description

Martin Marietta is currently looking for a versatile, motivated Heavy Equipment Operator at our Moore Quarry in Gilmore City, Iowa. This position is responsible for safely and efficiently performing cross-functional duties in safety, plant maintenance, production, and equipment operation. This is a full-time nonunion position.

Essential Functions

• Performs preventative and routine maintenance on mobile and plant equipment, including cutting and welding under the guidance of the Leadperson or other designated personnel
• Performs daily pre/post-shift inspections on equipment and maintains maintenance log
• Uses a hand shovel and operates a skid steer, front-end loader, and other tools to clean around plant equipment and maintain roadways and parking areas
• Participates in plant operations including production, loading, shipping, and quality control
• Maintains good housekeeping in areas of responsibility and safe traffic flow throughout the site
• Operates plant-specific mobile equipment in a safe manner as needed
• Aides in the training of co-workers as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Participates in Monthly Safety Observations and Suggestions, along with taking part in the Martin Marietta Safety Culture

Competencies

• Safety Acumen
• Teamwork
• Motivation
• Results-Driven
• Commitment to Excellence

Work Environment

This position operates 100% of the time in an outdoor surface quarry setting at our Moore Quarry in Gilmore City, Iowa.

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.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position that regularly requires long hours and weekend work

Required Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 + year related experience
• Must hold a valid, unrestricted driver’s license

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be safety conscious, dependable, and motivated
• Will take an active role in the plant safety initiatives
• Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Willing to cross-train in different areas of production
• Willing to travel to various work locations

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.

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

In addition to the primary responsibilities outlined in the Job Description section, 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.

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.

At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.

In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical
• Prescription Drug
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• 401(k) with Company matching
• Pension
• Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Options
• Employee Life Insurance
• Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Direct Deposit Payroll
• Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
• College Scholarship Program – for dependent children
• Matching Gift Program
• New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.