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Martin Marietta

Equipment Operator

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $24.80/hr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Des Moines, IA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

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What they do

An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.

$58,132 / year median in Iowa

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Equipment Operator Martin Marietta - 3.4 Des Moines, IA Job Details Full-time $24.80 an hour 17 hours ago

Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description Hours:

Monday - Friday 6am- 6pm

Pay:

$24.80 an hour Martin Marietta is currently looking for motivated individuals to join our Saylorville Team. This position would be responsible for operating a variety of heavy equipment and maintenance around the quarry. Essential Functions Responsible for operating a variety of equipment utilized in dredge mining Perform daily inspection of vehicle and work area Perform repairs and routine maintenance on plant and mobile equipment Observe visual and auditory signals during vehicle operation Maintain consistent and efficient operation of plant Diagnose and assist in troubleshooting when process is interrupted Perform preventative maintenance and pre-shift inspections as needed All other duties as assigned Minimum Education and Experience Previous Equipment Operation experience preferred, will train the right candidate Bi-lingual is a plus Must have a valid driver's license Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position that works 40+ hours per week. This job will require travel to multiple sites. Other Duties 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.