Dredge Utility Person at Martin Marietta Materials in IRWINDALE, California

Job Description:

Martin Marietta is hiring for aDredge Utility Personto be responsible for the safe operation of aclamshelldredge and support equipment at Irwindale,CA Sand and Gravel Quarry.


This is a full-time position that regularly requires long hours, overtimeand weekend work.


Essential Functions

• Responsible for operating a variety of equipment utilized in dredge mining


• Perform dailyPre/Post shiftinspection of vehicle and work area


• Perform pre-shift safety inspection on equipment and report needed repairs to the supervisor


• Perform repairs and routine maintenance on dredge equipment


• Observe visual and auditory signals during vehicle operation


• Experience with water craft, john boats, cables,pipeline & diesel engines.


• All other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to operate dredge and complete maintenance as needed


• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and ability to weld a plus


• Able to work cooperatively with others toward a shared goal, contribute actively to the team efforts, and possess a positive attitude in working with others as a team


• Possess effective coordination and communication skills


• Possess strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge and skills


• Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to perform duties with minimal supervision


• Able to work varying shifts as needed, outdoors, in varying weather conditions


• Able to adhere to MSHA guidelines and plant safety rules and regulations


• Able to ensure a safe work environment by prioritizing safety, then quality, followed by production


• Swimming skills a plus


• Attention to Detail


• Strong Safety Acumen

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Work Environment


The work environment for this position consists of being outdoors daily with summer and winter temperature changes. The position can range from being on land working out of a truck to being on our lake working off a boat or floating conveyors.


Physical Demands


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift ormove up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.


Education& Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience to perform the responsibilities associated with this position


• Experience in the maintenance and operation of mobile equipment and/or equipment used processing plants


• Preferred3-5 years of mining experience

About Martin Marietta


Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of building materials - including aggregates, cement, ready mixed concrete and asphalt.


Safety First


At Martin Marietta, safety is first in everything we do. It is our primary company value. Safety is vital to our culture and a shared responsibility.


Company Culture


We are dedicated to doing business the right way. Our employees hold themselves, and each other, to the utmost standard of integrity. Our business ethics allow us to maintain our strong commitment to honesty, integrity and accountability.


Building a career/ Building a community


At Martin Marietta we want you to find a lifelong career and build a sense of community where shared values and mutual respect drives our vision for a better workplace.


AAP/EEO Statement


Martin Marietta will provide equal opportunities to all employees and all applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, marital status, United States military veteran's status, or mental or physical disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply Now