What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Maintenance - Second Shift position at Martin Marietta?
Description
Plant Maintenance
Job Summary
The Plant Maintenance Specialist is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing a wide range of aggregate plant equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations. This includes stationary and mechanical systems such as conveyors, shakers, pumps, and gearboxes, as well as general facility maintenance involving electrical, plumbing, and basic structural systems. The role performs preventive maintenance, equipment diagnostics, and fabrication or welding work as needed to minimize downtime and improve reliability. The Specialist actively supports safety initiatives, maintains detailed maintenance records, and partners with supervisors and vendors to ensure all repairs and upgrades meet company and regulatory standards.
Key Duties And Responsibilities
Education
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience acceptable; technical training or coursework in maintenance or mechanical systems preferred
Work Experience
2 years related experience in heavy-duty maintenance or related field, preferably in the aggregates industry.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Critical thinking
Problem-solving
Engineering standards
Safety focus (MSHA/OSHA)
Regulatory compliance
Project Management
Continuous improvement
Effective oral and written communication
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. 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).
At Martin Marietta, we offer a variety of benefits, depending on union classification which could include 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. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, education/tuition assistance, an employee discount program, adoption assistance, wellness programs and more.
Part time employees are eligible to participate in the 401k plan and receive a company match. In addition, they are eligible to start accruing service for the pension plan.
A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.
At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.
In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:
Plant Maintenance
Job Summary
The Plant Maintenance Specialist is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing a wide range of aggregate plant equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations. This includes stationary and mechanical systems such as conveyors, shakers, pumps, and gearboxes, as well as general facility maintenance involving electrical, plumbing, and basic structural systems. The role performs preventive maintenance, equipment diagnostics, and fabrication or welding work as needed to minimize downtime and improve reliability. The Specialist actively supports safety initiatives, maintains detailed maintenance records, and partners with supervisors and vendors to ensure all repairs and upgrades meet company and regulatory standards.
Key Duties And Responsibilities
- Performs evaluations of plant equipment seeking opportunities to improve availability, capability, and yield
- Studies trends to identify systemic plant maintenance needs
- Actively participates in broad-scale plant maintenance initiatives
- Works with vendors to procure plant maintenance support
- Develops reports on plant capacity and yield and related plant maintenance activities
- Maintains appropriate plant maintenance records information and data in respective technology systems
- Conducts MSHA pre-shift safety inspections of equipment and work areas.
- Prioritizes safety first, followed by quality and production.
- Maximizes performance of stationary equipment by performing timely repairs and completing preventive maintenance according to the Maintenance Module.
- Checks, repairs, and replaces pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, and screens to minimize downtime.
- Operates cranes, man-lifts, welding and cutting tools, and other specialty equipment as needed.
- Performs fabrication, erection, and repair of processing and mobile equipment.
- Ensures maintenance backlog is reviewed and prioritized with the Supervisor and/or Plant Manager.
- Completes all required paperwork to maintain equipment in compliance with Martin Marietta standards.
- Trains and coaches other employees on maintenance best practices.
- 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.
Education
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience acceptable; technical training or coursework in maintenance or mechanical systems preferred
Work Experience
2 years related experience in heavy-duty maintenance or related field, preferably in the aggregates industry.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Critical thinking
Problem-solving
Engineering standards
Safety focus (MSHA/OSHA)
Regulatory compliance
Project Management
Continuous improvement
Effective oral and written communication
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. 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).
At Martin Marietta, we offer a variety of benefits, depending on union classification which could include 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. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, education/tuition assistance, an employee discount program, adoption assistance, wellness programs and more.
Part time employees are eligible to participate in the 401k plan and receive a company match. In addition, they are eligible to start accruing service for the pension plan.
A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.
At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.
In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:
- Medical
- Prescription Drug
- 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
- Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability Options
- 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
Salary : $26 - $35