Utility Person

Utility Person JOB SUMMARY The Utility Person position is an entry-level role in plant maintenance, ensuring a safe, efficient, and continuous production of operations. This role is essential in material handling, housekeeping, and equipment support—helping to optimize operational flow and quality standards. This position involves various manual and equipment-based tasks to support plant operations and maintenance. Responsibilities include shoveling, sweeping, lifting, pushing and pulling various objects, raking, and operating equipment such as skid steers, backhoes, pavers, and rollers. This role also includes cross-functional duties in plant maintenance and equipment operation, with a strong emphasis on safety, adaptability, and teamwork. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES Operates production and plant-specific mobile equipment (e.g., skid steer, water truck, front-end loader) safely and efficiently within company guidelines and safety standards. Uses standard operating procedures to troubleshoot malfunctions or issues. Participates in plant operations, including production, loading, and shipping. Under direct supervision, adjusts equipment to maximize production. Assist in more complex repairs, including basic cutting and welding under the guidance of a Supervisor or Lead Person. Use hand shovels, rakes, and power tools to remove spilled material from around conveyor tail powers and under plant structures. Operate and assist with skid steers, backhoes, pavers, rollers, loaders, and water trucks as required. Conduct routine preventive maintenance on plant and mobile equipment: greasing, lubricating, replacing belts/ bearings, splicing conveyors. Perform pre- and post-shift inspections; maintain accurate maintenance logs and report irregularities. Ensure work areas, machinery, and roads are clean and safe using tools such as shovels and sweeps. Provide operational support across departments: stockpile management, housekeeping, and maintenance. Assist with additional tasks outside core responsibilities as needed. In addition to the primary responsibilities outlined, the successful candidate may be expected to take on other tasks and assignments as required, including but not limited to duties outside the typical scope of the role to support overall team operations and organizational needs. Flexibility and adaptability to evolving job demands are essential. QUALIFICATIONS Education High school diploma, GED, or relevant experience Work Experience 3+ years of prior experience in the Aggregate Industry, preferred; experience in Plant Operations, and Maintenance is a plus. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Production equipment operations Mechanical aptitude Troubleshooting MSHA compliance and regulations Time management ADDITIONAL DETAILS Physical Requirements Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. for plant maintenance and equipment servicing. Required to bend, stoop, climb, and reach. You must be able to maintain three points of contact when climbing on/off machinery or on ladders. Strong hand-eye-foot coordination is essential for operating hand/foot controls. You must have good depth perception with or without seeing aid for distances up to 150 feet. Working Conditions All duties require outside assignments and require periods of work in all weather conditions, cold, wet, dry and dusty. Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85 dbs. A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications. At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded. In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including: Medical Prescription Drug Dental Vision Health Care Reimbursement Account 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 Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance Business Travel Accident Insurance Direct Deposit Payroll Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan College Scholarship Program – for dependent children 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.