Heavy Equipment Operator -2nd Shift at Martin Marietta Materials in Harvey, Iowa

Job Description:

Hours: 3:30pm-1am




Pay: $22.50 plus night shift/underground differential premium $2.40 an hour




Martin Marietta is currently looking to bring in a Heavy Equipment Operator at our Durham mine. Under immediate direction of supervisor, the Equipment Operator would be responsible for operating plant mobile heavy equipment to include haul truck, motor grader, water truck, etc. to bring raw materials from pit to plant in a safe and efficient manner at maximum loading capacity. This position will be working the 2nd shift 3:30pm-1:00am. This position also works with the night shift maintenance crew to ensure the plant and equipment are running properly.



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

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 1 year experience operating heavy mobile equipment.


• Maintenance, Welding, Military or Material Handling Experience


• Bi-Lingual is a plus

Required 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.

Working Conditions



The job will require operating large equipment which is typically air conditioned. There will be times when outside assignments that may require periods of work in all weather conditions-heat, cold, wet or dry. May have exposure to dust, sand, gravel, diesel exhaust, etc.



Martin Marietta Benefits Start on Your First Day!

• Medical (BCBS)


• Dental


• Vision


• Prescription


• Company Matched 401K


• Pension


• Tuition Assistance


• Employee Discounts


• And much more!

AAP/EEO Statement



Martin Marietta will provide equal opportunities to all employees and all applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, marital status, United States military veteran's status, or mental or physical disability or any other characteristic protected by law.



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.


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