Equipment Operator Trainee - Equipment Operator

Maryland Environmental Service; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K retirement savings program with a

Paid vacation

Personal and sick leave

Eleven paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Maryland Environmental Service is seeking an Equipment Operator Trainee or Equipment Operator for the Oaks Landfill in Derwood, MD. The role involves operating equipment to pick up and deliver recycling carts, and hauling residential and commercial waste throughout Montgomery County.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED, ability to pass a physical, lifting 50 pounds, and a valid driver's license with fewer than 5 points.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with <5 points.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Minimum physical fitness to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment while picking up and delivering recycling carts.
• Pickup and haul residential and commercial solid waste in Montgomery County.

Skills

Driver's license

Lift 50 lbs

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading team that provides environmental solutions to the public and private sectors throughout the State of Maryland.

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
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with less than 5 points

Additional Requirements:

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.

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.