Plant Operator

Martin Marietta; Berkeley (CA); Sur place; USD 87 000 - 96 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company matching

Pension

Paid holidays and vacation

Résumé du poste

Martin Marietta is seeking a Plant Operator to ensure safe, efficient production of Hot Mix Asphalt and Warm Mix Asphalt. You will operate a computerized control system to regulate raw material flow and maintain quality throughout the mixing process.

You will also perform maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with the QC lab and dispatch to fulfill customer orders accurately. This role requires high attention to detail and strong safety practices in a unionized environment.

Qualifications

• Education: high school diploma, GED, or relevant experience.
• Experience: 10 years in Asphalt Plant Operations or heavy industrial manufacturing.

Responsabilités

• Operate automated plant control systems to monitor and adjust material flow, temperatures, and mixing times.
• Ensure precise blending of aggregates and liquid asphalt cement per mix designs.
• Oversee loading of asphalt into haul trucks with correct weights and safe yard traffic flow.
• Monitor liquid AC, fuel, and aggregate stockpiles; coordinate with Loader Operator to keep plant fed.
• Perform maintenance on conveyors, baghouses, drum dryers, screens and elevators; replace bearings, belts and liners.
• Use arc welders and cutting torches for structural repairs and modifications.
• Identify and troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical malfunctions to minimize downtime.
• Maintain a clean facility (control house, yard, equipment) to prevent hazards and spills.
• Conduct pre-shift and post-shift inspections and document findings.
• Ensure OSHA/EPA compliance, dust control, emissions and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Identify and mitigate hazards; participate in safety meetings.
• Maintain daily production logs, maintenance records, and fuel/oil usage reports.
• Assist in training Laborers and sharing knowledge of plant systems.
• Act as primary liaison between plant, QC lab, and dispatch to ensure accurate, timely orders.

Connaissances

OSHA compliance

EPA

Technical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Asphalt plant knowledge

Detail oriented

Time management

Effective communicator

Formation

High school diploma/GED or relevant experience

Description du poste

Job Summary

The Plant Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) and Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA). This role involves operating a computerized plant control system to regulate the flow of raw materials into the mixing process.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Operate automated plant control systems to monitor and adjust the flow of materials, temperatures, and mixing times.
• Ensure the precise blending of aggregates and liquid asphalt cement according to specific mix designs provided by Quality Control.
• Oversee the loading of asphalt into haul trucks, ensuring correct weights, legal load limits, and efficient traffic flow within the yard.
• Monitor levels of liquid AC (asphalt cement), fuel, and aggregate stockpiles; coordinate with the Loader Operator to ensure the plant remains fed.
• Perform advanced maintenance on conveyors, baghouses, drum dryers, screens, and elevator systems. This includes replacing bearings, adjusting belts, and repairing liners.
• Utilize arc welders and cutting torches to perform structural repairs and equipment modifications as needed.
• Identify and troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical malfunctions to minimize plant downtime during peak production hours.
• Maintain a clean and orderly facility, including the control house, yard, and equipment areas, to prevent safety hazards and environmental spills.
• Conduct comprehensive pre-shift and post-shift inspections of the plant and mobile equipment (skid steers, loaders, water trucks) and document findings.
• Ensure strict compliance with OSHA, and EPA regulations, specifically regarding dust control, emissions, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Proactively identify and mitigate workplace hazards; participate in safety meetings.
• Maintain accurate daily production logs, maintenance records, and fuel/oil usage reports via company software.
• Assist in the training and development of Laborers, sharing technical knowledge of plant systems.
• Function as the primary point of contact between the plant, the QC lab, and the dispatch office to ensure customer orders are completed accurately and timely.

Qualifications

Education: high school diploma, GED, or relevant experience.

Experience: 10 years of experience in Asphalt Plant Operations or a Heavy Industrial Manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• OSHA compliance and regulations
• EPA
• Technical aptitude
• Mechanical aptitude
• Asphalt plant knowledge
• Detail oriented
• Time management
• Effective communicator (written and spoken)

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.

This is a union-represented position. The current hourly rate for this position is $65.98, as established by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Additional compensation, premiums, and benefits may apply in accordance with the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.

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.

Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.