Martin Marietta Minnesota District asphalt operations are currently looking for versatile Heavy Equipment Operators to join the team. This position is responsible for operating mobile equipment, performing mechanical work, and other duties associated with the safe and efficient operation of equipment used to produce hot mix asphalt. This position will include travel within the district.
This is a full-time seasonal union position, membership in Local 49 Operating Engineers is mandatory.
Essential Functions
Inspect, operate, and maintain plant and associated production equipment
Inspect, operate, and maintain mobile equipment including skid steer, front-end loader, pit truck, water truck, etc.
Tools, mechanical aptitude, and welding experience preferred.
Previous experience operating mobile construction equipment is desired.
Competencies
Safety Acumen
Teamwork
Adaptability
Motivation
Problem-Solving
Responsibility
Work Environment
This position operates 100% of the time in an asphalt plant environment.
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; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time seasonal position that regularly requires long hours and weekend work. The ideal candidate would be traveling to all 10 Minnesota District asphalt plants as needed.
Required Education and Experience
Must be 18 years or older
High-school diploma or equivalent per union requirements
Valid, unrestricted driver’s license and reliable transportation
1 + year related experience
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Must be able to climb stairs and ladders up to 80+ feet
Must be able to work at heights up to 80+ feet
Must be able to work in confined spaces
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.
We are excited to share the base salary rate for this position is $28.20 - $43.59. Conditions and terms of employment and benefits are in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement for the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 49.
This is a safety-sensitive role and Martin Marietta will continue to require drug testing that does include testing for cannabis/THC.