Maintenance Leadperson

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 41,328 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Lead Person to guide a small team of technicians and drive maintenance and reliability at our aggregate processing plants.

You will oversee preventive maintenance, equipment diagnostics, and fabrication work while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include evaluating equipment, leading maintenance projects, coordinating with vendors, and reporting on capacity and yield.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related experience in Heavy‑Duty or Aggregate Plant Maintenance preferred.
• MSHA compliance knowledge and ability to apply safety regulations.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for equipment and systems.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate plant equipment to improve availability, capability, and yield.
• Lead maintenance projects and broad‑scale initiatives across the plant.
• Coordinate with vendors for maintenance support and lead vendor selection processes.
• Develop reports on plant capacity, yield, and maintenance activities for leadership.
• Perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and timely repairs to minimize downtime.
• Train and coach team members on maintenance best practices and safety.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Detail oriented

Time management

MSHA compliance

Effective communication

Equipment analysis

General repair concepts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Maintenance Lead Person plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the operational readiness, safety, and reliability of Martin Marietta’s aggregate processing plants. This position involves performing advanced maintenance, guiding a small team of technicians, and driving process improvements to meet maintenance and production objectives. Tasks include but not limited to stationary and mechanical systems such as conveyors, shakers, pumps, and gearboxes, as well as general facility maintenance involving electrical, plumbing, and basic structural systems.

This role performs preventive maintenance, equipment diagnostics, and/or fabrication welding work as needed to minimize downtime and improve reliability. The Maintenance Lead Person actively supports safety initiatives, maintains detailed maintenance records, and partners with supervisors, vendors, and leadership to ensure all repairs and upgrades meet company and regulatory standards.

KEYDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform evaluations of plant equipment seeking opportunities to improve availability, capability, and yield.
• Study trends to identify systemic plant maintenance needs.
• Lead projects to implement broad‑scale plant maintenance initiatives.
• Work with vendors to procure plant maintenance support, leading the related vendor selection process.
• Work with plant leadership and corporate leaders to understand reporting needs and develop reports on plant capacity, yield, and related plant maintenance activities.
• Report plant maintenance themes and trends to leadership and executives as needed.
• Maintain appropriate plant maintenance records of information and data in respective technological systems.
• Conduct MSHA pre‑shift safety inspections of equipment and work areas.
• Prioritize safety first, followed by quality and production.
• Maximize equipment performance by completing preventive maintenance and timely repairs per the Maintenance Module.
• Check, repair, and replace pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, and screens to minimize downtime.
• Operate cranes, man‑lifts, welding and cutting tools, and other specialty equipment as needed.
• Perform fabrication, erection, and repair of processing and mobile equipment.
• Ensure maintenance backlog is reviewed and prioritized with the Supervisor and/or Plant Manager.
• Complete all required paperwork to maintain equipment in compliance with Martin Marietta standards.
• Train and coach employees on maintenance best practices, serving as a technical leader within the plant.
• 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

4+ years of related experience in Heavy‑Duty or Aggregate Plant Maintenance preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Equipment analysis and general repair concepts
• Troubleshooting
• Problem‑solving
• Detail oriented
• Time management
• MSHA compliance and regulations
• Effective communication (written and spoken)

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.

COMPENSATION

The hiring range for this position is $30.00 – $48.00, exclusive of benefits or bonuses (discretionary and non‑discretionary). The offered base compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Martin Marietta we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the compensation for those in similarly situated roles and direct team members. The hiring range for this role represents the base compensation we expect to pay for the position at time of hire and does not represent the total possible base pay of the position.

In addition to our base compensation, we also offer a competitive benefits package for full‑time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage; prescription drug coverage; health savings accounts; flexible spending accounts; life, AD&D and disability insurance; 401(k) with a company match and an employer‑funded defined benefit pension plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, education/tuition assistance, an employee discount program, adoption assistance, wellness programs and more.

Benefits

• Medical
• Prescription Drug
• Vision
• 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 InsuranceBusiness Travel Accident Insurance
• Direct Deposit Payroll
• Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
• 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.