Heavy Equipment Mechanic

The Martin Marietta Upper Midwest Region is looking for a versatile Heavy Equipment Mechanic based out of our Maple Grove Maintenance Facility. This position will perform mechanical repairs on diesel powered mobile equipment as well as aggregate and asphalt plant equipment (loaders, dozers, crushers, conveyors, etc.). Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairs of heavy equipment, rebuilds, removal and installation of mechanical parts, and preventative maintenance on all types of diesel‑powered equipment.

This is a union position and membership in the Operating Engineers Local 49 is required, current member preferred.

• Analyze, troubleshoot, and repair
• Weld, cut, fabricate as needed
• Advanced knowledge of engines, drive train, brakes, electrical, and hydraulics
• Advanced knowledge of yellow iron preferred
• Safety acumen
• Teamwork
• Problem‑solving
• Communication
• Critical thinking
• Analytical skills

This is a full‑time position that may require long hours, overtime, and weekend work with an average of 46 hours per week. This job operates 100% of the time in a surface‑mine setting or shop setting. This role will be based out of the maintenance facility in Maple Grove and will provide support to all Minnesota locations as needed.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Additional schooling/certifications a plus
• 3‑5 years heavy equipment experience
• A valid CDL (Class A or B) and excellent driving record
• Additional eligibility qualifications
• Knowledge of Cat ET/SIS, Volvo Prosis needed
• Experience with Caterpillar, Komatsu, John Deere, and Volvo quarry/construction equipment/diesel engine repairs
• Must provide own hand tools

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.

We are excited to share the base salary rate for this position is $29.94–$46.61. Conditions and terms of employment and benefits are in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement for the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 49.

This is a safety‑sensitive role and Martin Marietta will continue to require drug testing that does include testing for cannabis/THC.

• 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.