Utility Person

00002 Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Education/tuition assistance

Employee discount program

Adoption assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. is seeking a Safety‑conscious Utility Person to join our team in Midlothian, Virginia.

The role involves cross‑functional duties in plant maintenance, production and equipment operation, with responsibilities including lubrication, housekeeping, and routine maintenance on plant machinery. The position offers exposure to site operations such as loading, shipping, quality control, and customer interactions, with a base hourly range of $23.69–$27.28.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience in the building materials industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and routine maintenance on mobile and plant equipment, including cutting and welding under supervision.
• Perform daily pre/post-shift inspections and maintain maintenance logs.
• Operate skid steer, front end loader and other tools to clean around plant equipment and maintain roadways.
• Operate a water truck to limit airborne dust and support production activities.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safe traffic flow across the site.
• Operate plant-specific mobile equipment (e.g., excavators, haul trucks) safely as needed.

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience

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.

Midlothian Quarry, Midlothian, Virginia. Hours: 6:30AM - 4:30PM, weekends 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
• Operating an automated scale and related computer software program to generate customer tickets
• Administering site specific training to visitors and ensures site guidelines are followed
• Directing customers to the appropriate areas of the site
• Maintaining accurate records of aggregate tonnage and sales activities on a daily/weekly/monthly basis and prepares basic reports
• Communicating with other site personnel to ensure proper recording of sales activities and fulfillment of customer needs
• Answering customer calls and communicates pricing, product descriptions, and product availability
• Maintaining professionalism in all situations in the workplace and when working with customers
• 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)

We are excited to share the base range for this position is $23.69 - $27.28, exclusive of benefits or bonuses (discretionary and non-discretionary). The offered base hourly 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 posted range for this role represents the total reasonable pay range and does not solely represent a hiring range. Therefore, hiring at the top or maximum of the range should not be expected as it would not allow for salary growth opportunities in the role, would diminish promotion value, and may not align with internal equity.

In addition to our base compensation, we also offer a competitive benefits package for full time employees (more information on benefits listed below).

• 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
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Education/tuition assistance
• Employee discount program
• Adoption assistance
• Wellness programs

Every member of our ONE Martin Marietta team is driven by our shared values of safety, integrity, excellence, community and stewardship.

We are a member of the S&P 500 Index and a leading supplier of aggregates and heavy building materials.

Through a network of operations spanning 29 states, Canada and the Bahamas, our teammates supply the foundational resources on which our communities thrive and grow.

Our Specialties business provides high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.

In a world that's focused on the power of many, we believe in the power of ONE – the magic of bringing together our unique perspectives, experiences and talents to evolve a shared vision and future.

Our backgrounds may vary, but our voices come together in support of the same goals.

We want to build legacies for ourselves and our loved ones, strengthen our communities and safely and responsibly engage in work we know will make a difference.