Safety Lead

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 40,432 - 54,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 Insurance

Business Travel Accident Insurance

Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan

Matching Gift Program

New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

Job summary

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. is seeking a Safety Lead in Colorado Springs, responsible for safety leadership and exemplary customer service. This dual-role position ensures all employees return home safely while providing world-class service to customers, vendors, and contractors.

The ideal candidate has safety and health knowledge, and experience in construction or heavy materials. A competitive compensation is offered ranging from $29.35 to $39.60, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Construction, Heavy Building Material, or Asphalt required.
• 2+ years of Asphalt focused experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site-wide adherence to OSHA and internal safety standards.
• Conduct daily safety walks and inspections.
• Lead the reporting and investigation of near-misses or incidents.
• Facilitate site-specific safety orientations for new hires.
• Assist in developing and updating Safe Operating Procedures.

Skills

Safety & health knowledge

OSHA compliance and regulations

Regulatory compliance

Effective communicator (written and spoken)

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma, GED, or relevant experience

ACI Field Testing Level I Certification

Job description

The Safety Leadacts as a dual-purpose champion for both operational integrity and external relations. This role is uniquely designed to balance 50% proactive safety leadership and 50% high-level customer service. You will be the face of Martin Marietta on-site, ensuring that every employee returns home safely while simultaneously ensuring that every customer, vendor, and contractor receives world-class service. By merging technical safetyexpertisewith a "customer-first" mindset, you willfacilitatea culture where compliance and excellence in service gohand-in-hand.

KEYDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure site-wide adherence to OSHA and Martin Marietta’s internal "Guardian Angel" safety standards.
• Conduct daily "high-visibility" safety walks and inspections toidentifyand mitigate physical and behavioral hazards.
• Lead the reporting and investigation of any near-misses or incidents, performing root-cause analysis,and implementing corrective actions.
• Review truck washout areas for adequate drainage, walking surface, tracking pad, and lighting.
• Facilitate site-specific safety orientations for new hires, contractors, and visitors, ensuring they are fully equipped to work safely inanasphalt/industrial environment.
• Oversee the inspection and maintenance of safety equipment, including PPE, fire suppression systems, and first-aid supplies.
• Assistmanagement in developing and updating Safe Operating Procedures based on evolving site needs.
• Facilitate and organize in-house safety meetings.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and haulage contractors, resolvinglogisticsissues or site access concerns with professionalism and urgency.
• Maximize delivery efficiencies through customer focused coordination of site related events.
• Anticipate the relocation of concrete placement pumps, areas of congestion, and communication with central dispatch as it pertains to the customer’s unload rate, agreed upon "hold" volumes and/or order back yardage.
• Manage the check-in process for all external parties, ensuring a seamless, welcoming, and safe transition from the gate to the loading zone.
• Mediate and resolve any disputes or service delays on-site, ensuring customers feel valued even during high-traffic or operational challenges.
• Represent Martin Marietta’s values in every interaction, building long-term trust with local vendors and community stakeholders.
• Act as a bridge between the sales team and site operations, providing real-time updates to customersregardingproduct availability and loading times.
• Proactively gather customer feedbackregardingsite efficiency and safety, reporting insights to the management team to drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High school diploma, GED, or relevant experience

ACI Field Testing Level I Certificationis highlypreferred.

Work Experience

1+ years of experiencein Construction, Heavy Building Material, or Asphalt isrequired; 2+ years of Asphalt focused experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills,and Abilities

• Safety & health knowledge
• OSHA compliance and regulations
• Regulatory compliance
• Effective communicator (written and spoken)
• Microsoft Office

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 tomaintainthree 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 depthperceptionwith or without seeing aid for distances up to 150 feet.

Working Conditions

All duties require outside assignmentsand requireperiods of work in all weather conditions-heat, cold,wetor dry, and dusty. Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85 dbs.

Disclaimers

In addition to the primary responsibilities outlined, the successful candidate may be expected to take on other tasks and assignments asrequired, 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.

COMPENSATION

The hiring range for this position is $29.35 -$39.60 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 return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• 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 Insurance
• Business 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.