Plant Operator

Martin Marietta • San Antonio, TX

21d

About The Position

The Plant Operator assists with a variety of semi-skilled duties around production facilities. Work includes lubricating machinery; shoveling spillage areas; monitoring conveyors, shakers, crushers, feeders, and pumps; and inspecting the plant daily. The operator may also be trained on mobile heavy equipment such as haul trucks, motor graders, water trucks, and cranes.

New employees must attend in-person New Hire Orientation and Safety Training at the company’s Corporate Office in Dallas, Texas. Attendance is mandatory and a condition of employment. Mileage and approved travel expenses are reimbursed for employees whose commute to the office exceeds 50 miles, subject to company travel and reimbursement policies.

The role requires working 12-hour shifts, with possible weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed. Work takes place outdoors in varying weather and may involve noise levels up to 85 dB, heights, rough terrain, and operation or servicing of plant equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year of aggregate or mining plant operations experience.
• Experience with a variety of hand tools.
• Experience operating heavy mining or construction equipment.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, with possible weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to read equipment operating manuals and interpret gauges.
• Ability to complete pre-shift inspection reports and daily reports, including basic mathematical tasks.
• Ability to wear all required safety equipment.
• Ability to communicate with coworkers about vehicle and mobile equipment movement using a CB radio, hand signals, or warning sounds.
• Ability to perform duties safely and work effectively in a team-oriented, service-focused environment.
• Ability to work at various heights, climb stairs to 100 feet and work at that height, and climb on and off equipment to operate and service it.
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb, and reach around equipment; lift and carry up to 45 pounds; and walk across steep or rough terrain.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold, wetness, dryness, dust, and noisy conditions.

Responsibilities

• Work proactively and safely, and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with training and manufacturer instructions.
• Follow MSHA and plant safety rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Perform pre-shift safety inspections of systems, equipment, and accessories.
• Perform preventative maintenance and service equipment.
• Inspect equipment and report needed repairs to supervision.
• Assist with plant maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain good housekeeping of the plant and equipment.
• Perform duties with minimum supervision.
• Assist with operation of other equipment as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Lubricate machinery, shovel spillage areas, monitor plant conveyors, shakers, crushers, feeders, and pumps, and inspect the plant daily.

Benefits

• Mileage and approved travel expenses reimbursed for employees whose commute to the Dallas Corporate Office exceeds 50 miles, according to company policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED