Heavy Equipment Operator - Night Shift

Martin Marietta; Weeping Water (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mining sector is seeking motivated individuals for the position of Heavy Equipment Operator in Weeping Water, Nebraska. The role involves operating various types of heavy equipment in an underground mine environment and ensuring the safety and efficiency of operations. Candidates with prior experience in mobile equipment operations are strongly preferred, and must be capable of performing tasks in challenging conditions while adhering to strict safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Strongly prefer previous experience operating heavy mobile equipment.
• Ability to read equipment operating manual and complete pre-shift inspection.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment in an underground mine environment.
• Perform pre-shift safety inspection and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Adhere to MSHA and plant safety rules and perform duties with minimum supervision.

Skills

Communication in English

Teamwork

Mathematical aptitude

Education

Previous experience operating heavy mobile equipment

Job description

Shift: 8:00pm- 7am Monday - Friday

Martin Mariettais currently looking for motivated individuals to join our team at our Weeping Water Mine as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Our operators are responsible for safely operating heavy equipment in an underground mine environment. We are currently looking for individuals to run our scalers or haul trucks, while being open to operating other equipment related to mining.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to or willing to learn to operate all other mobile equipment, including: haul truck, motor grader, water truck, loader and crane.
• Assist in plant repairs and clean-up.
• Perform pre-shift safety inspection on equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and service mobile equipment. Report needed repairs to shop personnel.
• Responsible for good housekeeping of equipment.
• Adhere to MSHA and plant safety rules and regulations.
• Perform duties with minimum supervision.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Strongly prefer previous experience operating heavy mobile equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to read equipment operating manual.
• Must be able to complete pre-shift inspection report.
• Must be able to communicate in English on radio or CB.
• Possess basic mathematical aptitude to complete daily reports.
• Must be able to wear all required safety equipment.
• Must be able to perform duties in a safe manner.
• Must be able to read and interpret gauges.
• Proven ability to work in a TEAM environment.

Physical Requirements

• Must have good hand/eye coordination and be able to operate hand/foot controls.
• Possess good vision to perceive depth at close range and distances up to 150 feet.
• Must be able to limb on and off equipment to operate and service.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, climb and reach around mobile equipment.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to sit and operate equipment for long periods up to 10+ hours per day.
• Must work outside in all weather conditions consistent with extreme ambient temperatures: heat, cold, wetness, dryness, dust, and noisy conditions.
• Must be able to work at various heights.

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.