Utility Person - Dredge

00002 Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. in Irwindale, CA is seeking a Utility Person to support plant maintenance and safe, efficient production. This entry-level role emphasizes hands-on work with material handling, housekeeping, and equipment support.

Under supervision you will operate skid steers and other equipment, perform inspections, assist with repairs, and help keep work areas clean and safe. Flexibility and teamwork are essential to adapt to daily needs and cross-functional tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or relevant experience.
• 3+ years in the aggregate industry, with plant operations/maintenance preferred.
• Production equipment operations, mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting, MSHA compliance, time management.

Responsibilities

• Operate production and plant equipment safely and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and perform basic repairs under supervision.
• Assist with loading, shipping, and stockpile management.
• Conduct pre- and post-shift inspections and maintain logs.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and support cross-functional teams.
• Flex to perform additional tasks as needed.

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. 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. 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.