Wash Plant/ Utility Person

About the role

The Plant Operator at Martin Marietta plays a crucial role in supporting our mining and aggregate production operations. Reporting to the Plant Manager and Supervisor, you will operate, monitor, and maintain plant processing equipment, perform daily inspections, and adhere to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Start, monitor, and regulate crushers, screens, conveyors, feeders, and pumps in compliance with safety standards.
• Adjust process settings to ensure optimal material flow and quality in line with job specifications.
• Operate mobile equipment such as skid steers and front-end loaders during load out or clean-up tasks.
• Conduct pre-shift and ongoing inspections of plant and mobile equipment, document daily reports accurately.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks like greasing, cleaning, screen changes, belt splicing, and bearing or pulley replacements.
• Identify malfunctions or blockages, safely shut down equipment during emergencies, and initiate work requests for repairs.
• Maintain a tidy work area—clear spillage, dust, and debris around equipment and haul roads.
• Adhere to all MSHA and company safety policies, including proper PPE use.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and teammates to ensure efficient workflow and safety compliance.
• Assist in training new or temporary staff on equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Take on additional duties—cleaning, quality control, rail loading—as assigned by management.
• Maintain daily production reports, recording activity levels, downtime, and material inventory.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations regarding batch plant operations and dust control.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• No prior experience is required; 6 months – 1 year of experience in Aggregate Plant Operations or similar Heavy Building Materials industry, preferred.
• Knowledgeable of plant components, mechanical and technical aptitude, critical thinking, time management, MSHA compliance and regulations, effective communication (written and spoken).

Skills

• Mechanical aptitude
• Technical aptitude
• Knowledgeable of plant components
• Critical thinking
• Time management
• MSHA compliance and regulations
• Effective communicator (written and spoken)

Benefits

At Martin Marietta, we offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical
• 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
• Options for 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

Pay

The base range for this position is $26.00 - $35.00; 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.

Schedule

Full-time position.