Equipment Operator at Martin Marietta Materials in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Job Description:

Position Summary



The Equipment Operator would be responsible for operating plant mobile heavy equipment including haul truck, loader, water truck, etc. to bring raw materials from pit to plant safely and efficiently at maximum loading capacity.



Essential Functions

• Must be able to or willing to learn to operate all other mobile equipment, including haul truck, water truck, and loader.


• 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.


• 1 year experience operating heavy mobile equipment.


• Maintenance, Welding, Military or Material Handling Experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to read the equipment operating manual.


• Must be able to complete pre-shift inspection reports.


• 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 safely.


• Must be able to read and interpret gauges.


• Proven ability to work in a TEAM environment.


• Must be able to operate 980 and 988 Loaders

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. Apply Now