Utility Person - Dredge

Martin Marietta; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Marietta is seeking a Utility Person for entry-level plant maintenance to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous production. The role involves material handling, housekeeping, and equipment support to optimize operations and quality.

Tasks include shoveling, sweeping, lifting, and operating mobile equipment under supervision, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork. Responsibilities cover preventive maintenance, inspections, and cross-functional duties across departments.

Qualifications

• Experience operating plant production equipment and performing basic maintenance.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Knowledge of MSHA compliance and safety regulations.
• Strong time management and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate production and plant equipment safely and efficiently within guidelines.
• Assist with preventive maintenance, cleaning, and upkeep of equipment and areas.
• Conduct basic inspections and report irregularities to supervision.
• Support cross-functional plant operations, including material handling and housekeeping.
• Follow safety procedures and contribute to a safe work environment.

Skills

Production equipment operations

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

MSHA compliance and regulations

Time management

Education

High school diploma, GED, or relevant experience

Job description

Job Summary

The Utility Person position is an entry-level role in plant maintenance, ensuring a safe, efficient, and continuous production of operations. This role is essential in material handling, housekeeping, and equipment support—helping to optimize operational flow and quality standards.

Job Summary

The Utility Person position is an entry-level role in plant maintenance, ensuring a safe, efficient, and continuous production of operations. This role is essential in material handling, housekeeping, and equipment support—helping to optimize operational flow and quality standards. 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. This role also includes cross-functional duties in plant maintenance and equipment operation, with a strong emphasis on safety, adaptability, and teamwork.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• 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.
• Uses standard operating procedures to troubleshoot malfunctions or issues.
• Participates in plant operations, including production, loading, and shipping.
• Under direct supervision, adjusts equipment to maximize production.
• Assist in more complex repairs, including basic cutting and welding under the guidance of a Supervisor or Lead Person.
• Use hand shovels, rakes, and power tools to remove spilled material from around conveyor tail powers and under plant structures.
• Operate and assist with skid steers, backhoes, pavers, rollers, loaders, and water trucks as required.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance on plant and mobile equipment: greasing, lubricating, replacing belts/ bearings, splicing conveyors.
• Perform pre- and post-shift inspections; maintain accurate maintenance logs and report irregularities.
• Ensure work areas, machinery, and roads are clean and safe using tools such as shovels and sweeps.
• Provide operational support across departments: stockpile management, housekeeping, and maintenance.
• Assist with additional tasks outside core responsibilities as needed.
• 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 relevant experience

Work Experience

3+ years of prior experience in the Aggregate Industry, preferred; experience in Plant Operations, and Maintenance is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Production equipment operations

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

MSHA compliance and regulations

Time management

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 to maintain three 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 depth perception with or without seeing aid for distances up to 150 feet.

Working Conditions

All duties require outside assignments and require periods of work in all weather conditions, cold, wet, dry and dusty. Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85 dbs.