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Martin Marietta Materials · Gabbs, Nevada

# Heavy Equipment Specialist

Gabbs, Nevada 

Listed on Martin Marietta Materials’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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## Job description

### 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 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 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.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Not stated
- First seen by OpenNash: Jul 12, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 98 days
- Location: Gabbs, Nevada[Apply on Martin Marietta Materials’s careers site →](https://jobs.jobvite.com/martinmarietta/job/oUf1zfwt)

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