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Heavy Equipment Specialist

Martin Marietta
Nevada, USA
Full-time
Mid Level
Onsite
Discovered 1 months ago

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Key Duties And Responsibilities

  • Operate heavy equipment including: Dozers (maintaining dumps, road building and roughing in expansions, reclamation work) Motor graders (finish blade work, drainage control, road maintenance) 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
  • Dozers (maintaining dumps, road building and roughing in expansions, reclamation work)
  • Motor graders (finish blade work, drainage control, road maintenance)
  • 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
  • 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 escalate 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.

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