Equipment Operator

Position Summary

This role is responsible for safely and efficiently operating mobile heavy equipment (including haul trucks, loaders, water trucks, and skid steers) and performing cross-functional duties in plant maintenance. Responsibilities include transporting raw materials from pit to plant, conducting preventative maintenance, assisting with plant repairs, and maintaining housekeeping standards.

• Operate mobile equipment such as haul trucks, loaders (980 and 988), water trucks, and skid steers.
• Perform pre-shift and post-shift safety inspections and maintain accurate logs.
• Conduct preventive and routine maintenance on mobile equipment and plant systems, including lubrication, cleaning, and minor repairs (e.g., replacing idlers, pulleys, bearings).
• Maintain safe traffic flow and housekeeping throughout the site.
• Operate water trucks to control dust and participate in plant operations as needed.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure safe and efficient workflow.
• Train and assist co-workers when required.
• Travel will be required for this position between Greeley- FOCO Area with a possibility of needing to go outside of the area.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• 1–3 years of experience operating heavy mobile equipment; aggregate industry experience preferred.

• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals and gauges.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic math skills for reporting.
• Effective communication skills (English proficiency for radio/CB use).
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of MSHA/OSHA safety guidelines and commitment to a safe work environment.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and shifts.
• Physical capability to perform duties involving lifting, climbing, bending, and working in confined spaces.

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.

The base range for this position is $26.00 - $35.00
, exclusive of benefits or bonuses (discretionary and non-discretionary). The offered base hourly compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Martin Marietta we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the compensation for those in similarly situated roles and direct team members.

The posted range for this role represents the total reasonable pay range and does not solely represent a hiring range. Therefore, hiring at the top or maximum of the range should not be expected as it would not allow for salary growth opportunities in the role, would diminish promotion value, and may not align with internal equity. In addition to our base compensation, we also offer a competitive benefits package for full time employees (more information on benefits listed below).

At Martin Marietta, we offer a variety of benefits, depending on union classification which could include medical, dental and vision coverage; prescription drug coverage; health savings accounts; flexible spending accounts; life, AD&D and disability insurance; 401(k) with a company match and an employer-funded defined benefit pension plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, education/tuition assistance, an employee discount program, adoption assistance, wellness programs and more.

Part time employees are eligible to participate in the 401k plan and receive a company match. In addition, they are eligible to start accruing service for the pension plan.