Utility Equipment Operator - Sand Plant

  • Martin Marietta
  • Ely, Iowa
  • Full Time

Love operating heavy equipment? Like the idea of working on the water?

At Martin Marietta's Linn County Sand Plant, just outside Ely, Iowa, you can do both. We're looking for a Utility Equipment Operator to join our hardworking crew to operate various heavy equipment along with the dredge! You will play a hands-on role in producing high-quality sand and gravel used in essential infrastructure projects.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Operate various types of heavy equipment including off-road haul trucks, loaders, water trucks, skid loaders, and dredging equipment

  • Perform daily inspection of vehicle and work area as assigned

  • Observe visual and auditory signals during vehicle operation

  • Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment; clean equipment

  • Assist on plant maintenance and repairs as needed

  • Other mining-related duties as required

Minimum Education and Experience

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required

  • Minimum 1 year previous experience in a role with similar responsibilities

  • Bilingual is a plus

Martin Marietta Offers Benefits on Your First Day!

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • 15 Days of PTO

  • Company-Matched 401(k)

  • Life Insurance

  • Tuition Assistance

  • Adoption Assistance

  • And much more!

AAP/EEO Statement

Martin Marietta will provide equal opportunities to all employees and all applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, marital status, United States military veteran's status, or mental or physical disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Job ID: 487659686
Originally Posted on: 8/1/2025

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