Broom Operator

Production Golden, Colorado

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Description

JOB SUMMARY 
The Sweeper/Broom Truck Operator is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and professional appearance of Martin Marietta’s plant locations, including quarries, asphalt plants, and surrounding roadways. This role involves the safe operation of a heavy-duty pickup broom or street sweeper to mitigate dust, clear debris (such as rock and gravel), and ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations. As a key member of the site maintenance team, The Operator also assists with basic equipment upkeep and may be cross trained to support other quarry operations. 
 
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
  • Safely operate motorized street sweepers and broom trucks to clean plant interiors, parking lots, curbs, gutters, and public rights-of-way. 
  • Perform and document mandatory Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspections. Check fuel, fluid levels, air pressure, and hydraulic systems daily. 
  • Change sweeper brushes/brooms as needed and perform minor equipment repairs and adjustments to ensure peak operational efficiency. 
  • Adhere to all Martin Marietta safety policies, including the Safe Driving Policy, as well as MSHA compliance and regulations. Maintain a prominent level of situational awareness regarding heavy equipment traffic. 
  • Ensure the removal of hazards and debris (broken pavement, millings, and dust) to prevent runoff and maintain site air quality. 
  • Periodically sweep public entrance roads and exit points to prevent "track-out" of materials onto public highways. 
  • Assist maintenance teams with plant housekeeping, shoveling, and manual labor during downtime. May be required to cross-train on other mobile equipment like water trucks or skid steers. 
  • Maintain effective contact with dispatch and plant personnel via radio to coordinate cleaning routes without disrupting production. 
  • Assist with general labor tasks such as shoveling, raking, and trash removal around the plant or conveyor systems. 
  • At the company’s discretion, train on other mobile equipment (e.g., water trucks or small loaders) to provide relief and operational flexibility. 
 
QUALIFICATIONS 
Education 
High school diploma, GED, or relevant experience. 
Work Experience 
No prior experience is required; 6 months to 1 year of experience in Construction, Mining, or Aggregates is preferred.  
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 
Road specifications and slopes 
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.  
Disclaimers 
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. 
 
COMPENSATION
The hiring range for this position is $25.00 -$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.
 
Part time employees are eligible to participate in the 401k plan and receive a company match. In addition, they are eligible to start accruing service for the pension plan.

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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