Asphalt Plant Manintenance

00002 Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. seeks a Plant Maintenance Technician to preserve continuous, safe operation of asphalt production equipment. You will inspect, diagnose, and repair drum mixers, conveyors, and emission controls, performing welding and fabrication as needed.

Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and accurate logging of activities, with emphasis on safety and environmental compliance. Ability to train others is a plus.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma, GED, or relevant experience.
• Work Experience: 1+ years of experience in Heavy-Duty Industrial Maintenance, preferably asphalt.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Equipment analysis and general repair concepts, Troubleshooting OSHA regulations and compliance, Problem solving skills, Detail orientated, Time management.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and troubleshoot mechanical malfunctions in asphalt plant equipment (drum dryers, elevators, screens, and baghouses).
• Maximize performance of stationary equipment by performing repairs and ensuring preventative maintenance is completed on a timely basis.
• Repair or replace defective parts including gearboxes, bearings, shafts, pulleys, idlers, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Monitor plant performance and adjust mechanical components to maximize yield and ensure the consistent flow of hot-mix asphalt.
• Perform expert welding (Arc/MIG/TIG) and torch cutting to fabricate, erect, or reinforce plant structures and processing equipment.
• Execute daily greasing and lubrication schedules according to the company’s Maintenance Module to prevent premature wear.
• Conduct daily OSHA pre-shift inspections of work areas and equipment to identify hazards or potential mechanical failures.
• Monitor wear-life on high-impact components, such as conveyor belts and liner plates, and schedule proactive replacements to avoid unplanned downtime.
• Operate support machinery, including front-end loaders, skid steers, man-lifts, and cranes, to facilitate repairs and maintain site cleanliness.
• Partner with the Plant Manager to prioritize the maintenance backlog, ensuring critical repairs are addressed during scheduled windows.
• Maintain a clean and organized shop and plant site, ensuring tools are preserved and walkways remain free of debris.
• Accurately complete maintenance logs, inventory reports, and safety paperwork in accordance with Martin Marietta and regulatory standards.
• Ensure emissions control systems (baghouses) are functioning correctly to remain in compliance with environmental permits.
• Trains and coaches other employees on all maintenance practices.

Skills

Equipment analysis

Repair concepts

Troubleshooting

Time management

Detail oriented

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Plant Maintenance Technicians maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install various types of equipment throughout the plant.

JOB SUMMARY

The Plant Maintenance Technician has a critical role dedicated to ensuring the continuous, safe, and efficient operation of asphalt production machinery. This position involves inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing a variety of complex stationary and mobile equipment, including drum mixers, conveyor systems, and emission controls. As a primary guardian of plant uptime, you will execute a rigorous preventative maintenance program, perform emergency mechanical repairs, and engage in precision fabrication and welding. At Martin Marietta, this role requires a 'Safety First' mindset, where every task is performed with a commitment to individual and team well-being, product quality, and environmental compliance.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspect and troubleshoot mechanical malfunctions in asphalt plant equipment (drum dryers, elevators, screens, and baghouses).
• Maximize performance of stationary equipment by performing repairs and ensuring preventative maintenance is completed on a timely basis.
• Repair or replace defective parts including gearboxes, bearings, shafts, pulleys, idlers, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Monitor plant performance and adjust mechanical components to maximize yield and ensure the consistent flow of hot-mix asphalt.
• Perform expert welding (Arc/MIG/TIG) and torch cutting to fabricate, erect, or reinforce plant structures and processing equipment.
• Execute daily greasing and lubrication schedules according to the company’s Maintenance Module to prevent premature wear.
• Conduct daily OSHA pre-shift inspections of work areas and equipment to identify hazards or potential mechanical failures.
• Monitor wear-life on high-impact components, such as conveyor belts and liner plates, and schedule proactive replacements to avoid unplanned downtime.
• Operate support machinery, including front-end loaders, skid steers, man-lifts, and cranes, to facilitate repairs and maintain site cleanliness.
• Partner with the Plant Manager to prioritize the maintenance backlog, ensuring critical repairs are addressed during scheduled windows.
• Maintain a clean and organized shop and plant site, ensuring tools are preserved and walkways remain free of debris.
• Accurately complete maintenance logs, inventory reports, and safety paperwork in accordance with Martin Marietta and regulatory standards.
• Ensure emissions control systems (baghouses) are functioning correctly to remain in compliance with environmental permits.
• Trains and coaches other employees on all maintenance practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School diploma, GED, or relevant experience.
• Work Experience: 1+ years of experience in Heavy-Duty Industrial Maintenance, preferably asphalt.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Equipment analysis and general repair concepts, Troubleshooting OSHA regulations and compliance, Problem solving skills, Detail orientated, Time management.

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.

Union

We are excited to share the base hourly rate for this position is $34.01+. Membership with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local Union No, 9 is required upon hire. Condition and terms of employment and benefits are in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

Every member of our ONE Martin Marietta team is driven by our shared values of safety, integrity, excellence, community and stewardship. We are a member of the S&P 500 Index and a leading supplier of aggregates and heavy building materials. Through a network of operations spanning 29 states, Canada and the Bahamas, our teammates supply the foundational resources on which our communities thrive and grow. Our Specialties business provides high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications. In a world that's focused on the power of many, we believe in the power of ONE – the magic of bringing together our unique perspectives, experiences and talents to evolve a shared vision and future. Our backgrounds may vary, but our voices come together in support of the same goals. We want to build legacies for ourselves and our loved ones, strengthen our communities and safely and responsibly engage in work we know will make a difference.