Equipment Operator Trainee - Equipment Operator

Maryland Environmental Service; Oaks (MO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K

Vacation & Personal Leave

Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Maryland Environmental Service is seeking an Equipment Operator Trainee or Equipment Operator for the Oaks Landfill in Derwood, MD. You will operate equipment, load and move recycling carts, and haul solid waste for residential and commercial customers in Montgomery County.

The role offers competitive pay ranges and comprehensive benefits, including health, retirement, paid leave, holidays, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school or GED required.
• Ability to pass standard physical exam and lift 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license with fewer than 5 points.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment as part of daily assignments.
• Pickup and delivery of recycling carts throughout Montgomery County.
• Pickup and haul residential and commercial solid waste within the county.

Skills

Physical ability

Driver's license

Public interaction

GPS usage

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GPS apps

Email

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:

Maryland Environmental Service has an opening for an Equipment Operator Trainee or Equipment Operator at our Montgomery County Oaks Landfill, located in Derwood, MD. This position's primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, operating equipment while picking up and delivering recycling carts, and picking up and hauling residential and commercial solid waste throughout Montgomery County.

Estimated Pay Range:

EO Trainee: $43,59264 - $59,928.96

EO: $47,938.80 - $65,934.96

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
• Eleven paid holidays per year
• Tuition assistance

Minimum Requirements:

Graduation from a standard high school or GED, ability to pass a standard physical examination, ability to lift 50 pounds, and possession of a valid driver's license with less than 5 points. Additional requirements include:

• Environmental Operations Trainee (EOT): No additional experience.
• Environmental Operator: 1 year of applicable experience.

Preferred qualifications include: Knowledge of Montgomery County, previous driver/delivery experience. The ability to manipulate bins/carts of various sizes as well as experience interacting with the public. Ability to use technology such as GPS phone applications, email and Microsoft Suite programs.

This position will be open until filled.

This position is eligible for on-spot, contingent offers. 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.

Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully completing required pre-employment screens, to include full background check, drug & alcohol screening, and position appropriate physical.

Maryland Environmental Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.