What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Laborer/Grounds Person position at Martin Marietta?
Job Summary
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. The role also includes cross-functional duties in plant maintenance and equipment operation, with a strong emphasis on safety, adaptability, and teamwork.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- 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.
- Performs preventative and routine maintenance on mobile equipment, conveyor belts, and unload equipment, including splicing, replacing idlers, pulleys, drive belts, bearings, cleaning, and lubrication.
- Conducts daily pre/post-shift inspections and maintains maintenance logs.
- Uses standard operating procedures to troubleshoot malfunctions or issues.
- Greases and lubricates plant equipment and maintains plant housekeeping.
- Uses hand tools and equipment to clean around plant machinery and maintain roadways and parking areas.
- Participates in plant operations, including production, loading, and shipping.
- Maintains safe traffic flow throughout the site and good housekeeping in areas of responsibility.
- Performs cutting and welding under supervision of the plant manager or designated personnel.
- Maintains strong communication with team members to ensure efficient and safe workflow.
- Aides in the training of co-workers as needed.
- Under direct supervision, adjusts equipment to maximize production.
- 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.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
Work Experience
- 1 year related experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Production equipment operation
- Mechanical aptitude
- Troubleshooting
- OSHA and MSHA regulations
- Time management