Utility Person/Yard loader Operator

Martin Marietta; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials company in New York is seeking a Utility Person to perform maintenance, operate equipment, and assist in plant operations. The ideal candidate should be safety conscious, dependable, and motivated. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, conducting inspections, and participating in production activities. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with preferred experience in the building materials industry. This role offers regular hours with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in the building materials industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and routine maintenance on equipment.
• Conduct pre/post-shift inspections and maintain a maintenance log.
• Operate equipment for cleaning and maintaining the site.
• Participate in plant operations including production and quality control.
• Ensure good housekeeping and safe traffic flow throughout the site.
• Train co-workers as needed.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Dependability

Motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Skid steer

Front end loader

Excavator

Haul truck

Job description

What to expect

Martin Marietta is seeking a Utility Person to join our team. The ideal individual will be safety conscious, dependable, and motivated. This individual will be responsible for safely and efficiently performing cross‑functional duties in plant maintenance, production, and equipment operation. The utility person is responsible for greasing and lubricating plant equipment, maintaining plant housekeeping, operating equipment, and performing routine maintenance on plant and equipment. Hours are 5:30 am – 3:30 pm including weekends and overtime as necessary.

A typical day for a(n) Utility Person may include

• Performing preventative and routine maintenance on mobile and plant equipment, including cutting and welding under the guidance of the plant manager or other designated personnel
• Performing daily pre/post‑shift inspections on equipment and maintains maintenance log
• Using a hand shovel and operates a skid steer, front end loader, and other tools to clean around plant equipment and to maintain roadways and parking areas
• Operating a water truck to limit airborne dust
• Participating in plant operations including production, loading and shipping, and quality control
• Maintaining good housekeeping in areas of responsibility and safe traffic flow throughout the site
• Operating plant‑specific mobile equipment such as excavators and haul trucks in a safe manner as needed
• Aiding in the training of co‑workers as needed
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor

You may be a good fit if you

• Possess a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience to perform the responsibilities associated with this position
• Have experience in the building materials industry (preferred)