Equipment Operator - Lead Equipment Operator

Maryland Environmental Service; Derwood (MD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Maryland Environmental Service in Derwood, MD, seeks an Equipment Operator or Lead Equipment Operator for the Montgomery County Grinding Operations facility. The role provides equipment operation services for MES clients at field locations and includes varying shifts, including nights, at multiple sites in Montgomery County.

Minimum requirements: a high school diploma or GED plus one year of heavy equipment experience; a valid driver's license with fewer than five points.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 1 year of heavy equipment experience.
• Valid driver's license with fewer than 5 points.
• Some sites may require Commercial Driver’s License with endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for MES clients at field locations across Montgomery County.
• Support grinding operations at the Derwood facility and adjacent sites as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Driver's license

CDL endorsements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Maryland Environmental Service has an opening for an Equipment Operator or Lead Equipment Operator at our Montgomery County Grinding Operations facility located in Derwood, MD.

This position provides equipment operation services for MES clients at field locations. This position includes varying shifts, including nights, at multiple locations within Montgomery County.

Estimated Pay Range

$45,666.23 - $75,978.12

Benefits

• Health Insurance with choice of medical plan and prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance options, along with flexible spending accounts 401K retirement savings program with generous agency match Paid vacation, personal and sick leave Ten paid holidays per year Tuition assistance

Minimum Requirements

• Graduation from a standard high school or GED plus one year of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Must have a valid driver's license with less than 5 points.
• Appointment to some sites may also require Commercial Driver’s License with specific endorsements.

Eligibility & Compliance

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• MES does not participate in programs that require sponsorship for work visas.

Maryland Environmental Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Status

This position will be open until filled.

Notes

• Candidates who apply after an on-spot offer has been extended (including internal candidates) will not be considered unless the candidate who receives the on-spot, contingent offer does not complete the process to become an MES employee.

About MES

MES was established by the General Assembly in 1970 to assist with the preservation, improvement, and management of the quality of air, land, water, and natural resources, and to promote the health and welfare of the citizens of the State. Today, MES employs over 700 teammates and operates more than 1,000 environmental projects across Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region. As a not-for-profit business unit of the state of Maryland, MES provides multi-disciplinary environmental compliance services to enhance and protect the environment through innovative solutions to the region’s most complex environmental challenges.