Heavy Equipment Operator

Martin Marietta; Gilmore City (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction materials company is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for their Moore Quarry in Gilmore City, Iowa. The role involves maintaining equipment, conducting inspections, and operating mobile machinery safely in an outdoor setting. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, at least one year of related experience, and a valid driver’s license. This full-time position may require long hours and weekend work, and participation in safety initiatives and overtime is expected.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
• Must be safety conscious, dependable, and motivated.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and routine maintenance on mobile and plant equipment.
• Conduct daily pre/post-shift inspections on equipment and maintain maintenance log.
• Operate plant-specific mobile equipment in a safe manner.

Skills

Safety Acumen

Teamwork

Motivation

Results-Driven

Commitment to Excellence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1+ year related experience

Tools

Skid steer

Front-end loader

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 includes testing for cannabis/THC.