Heavy Equipment Operator at Martin Marietta Materials in Urbandale, Iowa

Job Description:

Hours: Monday - Friday 6am- 6pm




Pay: $23.40 an hour




Martin Mariettais currently looking for motivated individuals to join our portable production crews. This crew travels to different sand plants around Central Iowa and occasionally Eastern Nebraska to help with production. This position would be responsible for operating a variety of heavy equipment and maintenance on the portable plant.



This position is paid a competitive hourly wage as well as drive time pay, mileage pay and $175 per diem pay when not working at the base location.




Essential Functions

Responsible for operating a variety of equipment utilized in dredge mining

Perform daily inspection of vehicle and work area

Perform repairs and routine maintenance on plant and mobile equipment

Observe visual and auditory signals during vehicle operation

Maintain consistent and efficient operation of plant

Diagnose and assist in trouble-shooting when process is interrupted

Perform preventative maintenance and pre-shift inspections as needed

All other duties as assigned

Minimum Education and Experience

• Previous Equipment Operation experience preferred, will train the right candidate


• Bi-lingual is a plus

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position that works 40+ hours per week. This job will require travel to multiple sites.



Martin Marietta Offers Benefits on Your First Day!

• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• 15 Days of PTO


• Company Matched 401K


• Life Insurance


• Tuition Assistance


• Adoption Assistance


• And Much More!

Martin Marietta Benefits Start on Your First Day!



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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