Utility Person

Jobvite, Inc.; Santa Margarita (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Martin Marietta in California seeks a general plant technician to support operations and maintenance. The role involves shoveling, sweeping, lifting, and operating equipment such as skid steers, backhoes, pavers, and rollers.

Teamwork and safety are emphasized for cross-functional duties in plant maintenance and equipment operation. The hiring range is $25-$32 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees and options for part-time staff.

Qualifications

• Must operate production and plant equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to troubleshoot malfunctions and follow SOPs.
• Familiarity with OSHA and MSHA regulations and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate skid steers, water trucks, front-end loaders and other mobile equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and conveyors, including lubrication.
• Conduct daily pre/post-shift inspections and log maintenance data.
• Support production, loading, and shipping activities while maintaining safety.
• Maintain clean work areas and assist in training teammates.

Skills

Production equipment

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

OSHA/MSHA rules

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

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. The role also includes cross-functional duties in plant maintenance and equipment operation, with a strong emphasis on safety, adaptability, and teamwork.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs preventative and routine maintenance on mobile equipment, conveyor belts, and unload equipment, including splicing, replacing idlers, pulleys, drive belts, bearings, cleaning, and lubrication.
• Conducts daily pre/post-shift inspections and maintains maintenance logs.
• Uses standard operating procedures to troubleshoot malfunctions or issues.
• Greases and lubricates plant equipment and maintains plant housekeeping.
• Uses hand tools and equipment to clean around plant machinery and maintain roadways and parking areas.
• Participates in plant operations, including production, loading, and shipping.
• Maintains safe traffic flow throughout the site and good housekeeping in areas of responsibility.
• Performs cutting and welding under supervision of the plant manager or designated personnel.
• Maintains strong communication with team members to ensure efficient and safe workflow.
• Aides in the training of co-workers as needed.
• Under direct supervision, adjusts equipment to maximize production.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

Work Experience

• 1+ year related experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Production equipment operation
• Mechanical aptitude
• Troubleshooting
• OSHA and MSHA regulations
• Time management

The hiring range for this position is $25-$32 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.

Part time employees are eligible to participate in the 401k plan and receive a company match. In addition, they are eligible to start accruing service for the pension plan.