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Heavy Equipment Operator

Martin Marietta Magnesia Specialties, LLC

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Earlham, IA
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

Shift: Monday - Friday 6am-4pm
Pay: $24.80 an hour
Martin Marietta is currently looking for a motivated individual to join our Earlham Quarry. This position will have the opportunity to operate a variety of heavy equipment including haul truck, motor grader, water truck, crane, 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.
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
  • Experience is a plus but will train the right candidate
  • 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.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position which requires long hours and weekend work.
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.