Machine Operator Assistant Jobs in Lake Stevens, WA

JOB SUMMARY 

The Utility Person position is an entry-level role in plant maintenance, ensuring a safe, efficient, and continuous production of operations. This role is essential in material handling, housekeeping, and equipment support—helping to optimize operational flow and quality standards.  

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. This role also includes cross-functional duties in plant maintenance and equipment operation, with a strong emphasis on safety, adaptability, and teamwork.

 KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES 

• 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. 
• Uses standard operating procedures to troubleshoot malfunctions or issues. 
• Participates in plant operations, including production, loading, and shipping. 
• Under direct supervision, adjusts equipment to maximize production. 
• Assist in more complex repairs, including basic cutting and welding under the guidance of a Supervisor or Lead Person. 
• Use hand shovels, rakes, and power tools to remove spilled material from around conveyor tail powers and under plant structures. 
• Operate and assist with skid steers, backhoes, pavers, rollers, loaders, and water trucks as required. 
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance on plant and mobile equipment: greasing, lubricating, replacing belts/ bearings, splicing conveyors. 
• Perform pre- and post-shift inspections; maintain accurate maintenance logs and report irregularities. 
• Ensure work areas, machinery, and roads are clean and safe using tools such as shovels and sweeps. 
• Provide operational support across departments: stockpile management, housekeeping, and maintenance.  
• Assist with additional tasks outside core responsibilities as needed. 
• 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.  

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education 

High school diploma, GED, or relevant experience 

Work Experience 

3+ years of prior experience in the Aggregate Industry, preferred; experience in Plant Operations, and Maintenance is a plus. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Production equipment operations 
• Mechanical aptitude 
• Troubleshooting 
• MSHA compliance and regulations 
• Time management 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS 

Physical Requirements 

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. for plant maintenance and equipment servicing. 
• Required to bend, stoop, climb, and reach. You must be able to maintain three points of contact when climbing on/off machinery or on ladders. 
• Strong hand-eye-foot coordination is essential for operating hand/foot controls. You must have good depth perception with or without seeing aid for distances up to 150 feet. 

Working Conditions 

All duties require outside assignments and require periods of work in all weather conditions, cold, wet, dry and dusty. Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85 dbs.

COMPENSTION

The hiring range for this position is $22.00 -$35.00 exclusive of benefits or bonuses (discretionary and non-discretionary). The offered base 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 hiring range for this role represents the base compensation we expect to pay for the position at time of hire and does not represent the total possible base pay of the position

In addition to our base compensation, we also offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including 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.