Heavy Equipment Specialist

Martin Marietta; Gabbs (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Marietta is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator in Gabbs, Nevada. The role involves operating heavy machinery such as dozers and motor graders, maintaining haul roads, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of surface mining experience, a strong understanding of grading principles, and the ability to mentor junior staff. A high school diploma and a proven safety record are required. This position offers an opportunity for leadership and operational coordination in a mining environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of surface mining heavy equipment experience.
• Strong understanding of grade control, slope management, and drainage principles.
• Ability to read grade stakes, site plans, and GPS machine control systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including dozers, motor graders, and front-end loaders.
• Cut and maintain haul roads to specifications.
• Conduct daily pre- and post-operation equipment inspections.

Skills

Advanced machine control and precision grading skills

Strong situational awareness in active mining environments

Leadership and mentorship ability

Mechanical aptitude for minor troubleshooting

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

MSHA Part 46 or Part 48 Surface Certification

Job description

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including:
  • Dozers (maintaining dumps, road building and roughing in expansions, reclamation work)
  • Motor graders (finish blade work, drainage control, road maintenance)
  • Front‑end loaders (ore / waste loading, stockpiling, coordinating with haul trucks to maintain a high rate of production)
  • Haul and Water trucks and other support equipment as needed
• Cut and maintain haul roads to proper grade and slope specifications.
• Perform precision finish blade work for road surfaces, pads, and drainage systems.
• Build and maintain safe access roads, ramps, and working benches.
• Shape slopes and manage water flow to prevent erosion and maintain road integrity.
• Conduct daily pre‑ and post‑operation equipment inspections.
• Identify and report mechanical issues or safety concerns.
• Follow mine plans, grade stakes, GPS systems, and supervisor direction.
• Maintain production efficiency while minimizing equipment wear.
• Train and mentor junior operators in safe and efficient techniques.
• Strictly adhere to MSHA and company safety standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 7+ years of surface mining heavy equipment experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in:
  • Road cutting and haul road construction
  • Finish blade grading
  • Dozer operations in pit development
  • Loader operations in production environments
• Strong understanding of grade control, slope management, and drainage principles.
• Ability to read grade stakes, site plans, and/or GPS machine control systems.
• MSHA Part 46 or Part 48 Surface Certification preferred.
• Proven safety record.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, and weekends as required.
• Provide operational leadership and field coordination when Managers or Supervisors are unavailable, ensuring adherence to safety standards, production goals, and company policies, and serving as a point of contact for crew members during leadership absences and escalating critical issues as necessary.

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced machine control and precision grading skills.
• Strong situational awareness in active mining environments.
• Leadership and mentorship ability.
• Mechanical aptitude for minor troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.