Utility Person

Martin Marietta Materials; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription Drug

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company matching

Pension

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Martin Marietta is seeking a hands-on operations professional to support plant operations and maintenance. The role involves manual tasks and operating equipment such as skid steers, backhoes, pavers, and rollers, with a strong emphasis on safety, adaptability, and teamwork.

Responsibilities include operating mobile equipment safely, performing preventative maintenance on conveyors and machinery, conducting inspections, troubleshooting issues, and supporting production and shipping.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• 1+ year related experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA and MSHA regulations.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance on equipment.
• Strong time management and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate production and plant-specific mobile equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform preventative and routine maintenance on mobile equipment and conveyors.
• Conduct daily pre/post-shift inspections and log maintenance.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions using standard operating procedures.
• Grease, lubricate, and clean plant equipment; maintain housekeeping.
• Assist in training co-workers and support production and shipping.
• Adjust equipment under supervision to maximize production.
• Maintain safe traffic flow and site housekeeping.
• Perform cutting and welding under supervision as needed.

Skills

Production equipment operation

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

OSHA and MSHA regulations

Time management

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

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 equivalent experience.

Work Experience

1+ year related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

Compensation and Benefits

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.

• 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

Company Overview

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. In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including: 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 Employment Opportunity

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.