Heavy Equipment Specialist
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., Gabbs, NV, United States
Responsibilities
Dozers (maintaining dumps, road building and roughing in expansions, reclamation work)
Front-end loaders (ore / waste loading, stockpiling, coordinating with haul trucks to maintain a high rate of production)
Haul and Water trucks and other support equipment as needed
Cut and maintain haul roads to proper grade and slope specifications.
Perform precision finish blade work for road surfaces, pads, and drainage systems.
Build and maintain safe access roads, ramps, and working benches.
Shape slopes and manage water flow to prevent erosion and maintain road integrity.
Conduct daily pre- and post-operation equipment inspections.
Identify and report mechanical issues or safety concerns.
Follow mine plans, grade stakes, GPS systems, and supervisor direction.
Maintain production efficiency while minimizing equipment wear.
Train and mentor junior operators in safe and efficient techniques.
Strictly adhere to MSHA and company safety standards.
Qualifications and Experience
High school diploma or GED required.
7+ years of surface mining heavy equipment experience.
Demonstrated expertise in:
Road cutting and haul road construction
Finish blade grading
Dozer operations in pit development
Loader operations in production environments
Strong understanding of grade control, slope management, and drainage principles.
Ability to read grade stakes, site plans, and/or GPS machine control systems.
MSHA Part 46 or Part 48 Surface Certification preferred.
Proven safety record.
Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, and weekends as required.
Provide operational leadership and field coordination when Managers or Supervisors are unavailable, ensuring adherence to safety standards, production goals, and company policies, and serving as a point of contact for crew members during leadership absences and escalating critical issues as necessary.
Skills and Competencies
Advanced machine control and precision grading skills.
Strong situational awareness in active mining environments.
Leadership and mentorship ability.
Mechanical aptitude for minor troubleshooting.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Benefits
Medical
Prescription Drug
Vision
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Plan
Paid Holidays and Vacation
401(k) with Company matching
Pension
Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability Options
Employee Life Insurance
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Direct Deposit Payroll
Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
Matching Gift Program
New Auto Purchase Discount Plans
At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Dozers (maintaining dumps, road building and roughing in expansions, reclamation work)
Front-end loaders (ore / waste loading, stockpiling, coordinating with haul trucks to maintain a high rate of production)
Haul and Water trucks and other support equipment as needed
Cut and maintain haul roads to proper grade and slope specifications.
Perform precision finish blade work for road surfaces, pads, and drainage systems.
Build and maintain safe access roads, ramps, and working benches.
Shape slopes and manage water flow to prevent erosion and maintain road integrity.
Conduct daily pre- and post-operation equipment inspections.
Identify and report mechanical issues or safety concerns.
Follow mine plans, grade stakes, GPS systems, and supervisor direction.
Maintain production efficiency while minimizing equipment wear.
Train and mentor junior operators in safe and efficient techniques.
Strictly adhere to MSHA and company safety standards.
Qualifications and Experience
High school diploma or GED required.
7+ years of surface mining heavy equipment experience.
Demonstrated expertise in:
Road cutting and haul road construction
Finish blade grading
Dozer operations in pit development
Loader operations in production environments
Strong understanding of grade control, slope management, and drainage principles.
Ability to read grade stakes, site plans, and/or GPS machine control systems.
MSHA Part 46 or Part 48 Surface Certification preferred.
Proven safety record.
Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, and weekends as required.
Provide operational leadership and field coordination when Managers or Supervisors are unavailable, ensuring adherence to safety standards, production goals, and company policies, and serving as a point of contact for crew members during leadership absences and escalating critical issues as necessary.
Skills and Competencies
Advanced machine control and precision grading skills.
Strong situational awareness in active mining environments.
Leadership and mentorship ability.
Mechanical aptitude for minor troubleshooting.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Benefits
Medical
Prescription Drug
Vision
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Plan
Paid Holidays and Vacation
401(k) with Company matching
Pension
Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability Options
Employee Life Insurance
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Direct Deposit Payroll
Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
Matching Gift Program
New Auto Purchase Discount Plans
At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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