Heavy Equipment Operator - Travel Crew

Martin Marietta is currently looking for a motivated individual to join our Iowa Grading Team. This position will have the opportunity to operate a variety of 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 based out of Earlham, IA but will travel around Central Iowa and Eastern Nebraska to help other plants with production.

This position is an excellent opportunity to work for one of the best companies in the industry and have work-life balance while working 5 days per week! 

This position is paid a competitive hourly wage as well as drive time pay, mileage pay and $175 per diem pay.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to or willing to learn to operate all other mobile equipment, including haul truck, motor grader, water truck, dozer and excavators.
• 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
• Experience is a plus but will train the right candidate
• Must Have a Valid Driver’s License
• Bi-Lingual is a plus

Working Conditions

Larger equipment 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.

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.