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Rock Breaker

Martin Marietta
Kernersville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026
Description

What to expect:

Martin Marietta is seeking a Rock Breaker to join our team. The ideal individual will be safety conscious, dependable, and motivated. This individual will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating the rock breaker and performing daily pre and post inspection of equipment and working areas. Additionally, the rock breaker operator will perform other duties necessary for daily operations throughout the plant, such as greasing, shoveling and safely maintaining work areas by ensuring these areas are equipped with adequate berms and roadways. The rock breaker operator will be required to manipulate large rocks, including reducing large rocks into smaller rocks to be moved to the crusher.

Greensboro District

Hours: 7AM - 5PM, weekends as necessary

A Typical Day For A(n) Rock Breaker May Include

  • Operating the rock breaker within the company guidelines and safety standards
  • Breaking down oversized rocks that are too large or too hard to be reduced in size by a crusher
  • Completing daily pre and post inspection of working areas and ensures they are equipped with adequate berms and roadways
  • Performing pre-shift safety inspection on equipment and reports needed repairs to the supervisor
  • Ensuring safe operations around conveyors, surge piles and crushers
  • Performing daily preventative maintenance - tire pressure, oil, grease, diesel fuel, hoses for leaks and all moving parts for proper function
  • Maintaining safe traffic flow throughout the site
  • Operating other equipment such as loaders and haul trucks in a safe manner as needed
  • 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 maintenance and operation of mobile or hydraulic equipment, construction equipment and/or equipment used processing plants
  • Have experience in operation and maintenance of a rock breaker or excavator (preferred)

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

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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