Equipment Operator
Listed on 2026-11-05
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Labor & Trades, General Labor, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Under the immediate direction of the Lead person or Supervisor, the Equipment Operator is responsible for operating mobile equipment while moving raw materials from train to stockpile and loading finished products. Additional responsibilities include maintaining roadways and loading areas for designated business unit.
Hours:
Monday - Friday 6am-6pm Pay: $23-$26 an hour Martin Marietta is currently looking for a motivated individual to join our Kansas Grading Team. This position will have the opportunity to operate large equipment like the 374 Cat Excavator or D8 Cat bulldozer removing overburden in different quarries around Kansas. This position will be based out of Grantville, KS but will travel around to locations near Onaga, St.
Mary's, and Soldier Kansas to move dirt and shale in the mining process.
- Participate in safety programs and training, promoting Martin Marietta's Guardian Angel culture
- Inspect equipment for signs of wear
- Perform basic maintenance on heavy mobile equipment
- Work in a team environment
- Clean work areas
- Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions
- Proper wear of personal protective equipment
- Notify supervisors of repairs needed
- Ensure materials are properly loaded according to safety requirements
- Assist in plant maintenance and repairs
- Perform duties with minimum supervision
This is a full-time position and will require 40+ hours per week.
PreferredEducation and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Bulldozers and excavator experience 1 + years related experience
- Valid US driver's license
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of MSHA regulations
- Effective verbal communication
- Knowledge of machines and tools including their design, use and maintenance
- Ability to work in an outdoor environment year-round
- General physical activities include climbing stairs and ladders, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, reaching with hands and arms, and handling materials
Disclaimer:
In addition to the primary responsibilities outlined, the successful candidate may be expected to take on other tasks and assignments as required, including but not limited to duties outside the typical scope of the role to support overall team operations and organizational needs. Flexibility and adaptability to evolving job demands are essential. Every member of our ONE Martin Marietta team is driven by our shared values of safety, integrity, excellence, community and stewardship.
We are a member of the S&P 500 Index and a leading supplier of aggregates and heavy building materials. Through a network of operations spanning 29 states, Canada and the Bahamas, our teammates supply the foundational resources on which our communities thrive and grow. Our Specialties business provides high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.
In a world that's focused on the power of many, we believe in the power of ONE - the magic of bringing together our unique perspectives, experiences and talents to evolve a shared vision and future. Our backgrounds may vary, but our voices come together in support of the same goals. We want to build legacies for ourselves and our loved ones, strengthen our communities and safely and responsibly engage in work we know will make a difference.
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