Field Operations Supervisor

mes; Derwood (MD); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K retirement savings program

Paid vacation, personal and sick leave

Eleven paid holidays per year

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Maryland Environmental Service has an opening for a Field Operations Supervisor at our Montgomery County Grinding Operations facility in Derwood, MD. The role plans, coordinates, and directs daily operations of the facility, supervising active grinding of brush and yard waste while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee production, maintain records, and report activities to site management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus some supervisory experience in field operations, recycling/solid waste, or construction.
• Experience operating heavy equipment across multiple types.
• Ability to read and execute plans and interpret construction specifications.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable points on record.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site supervision of grinding operations and operate heavy equipment (wheel loaders, excavators, horizontal grinders).
• Oversee production operations, ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations, maintain records, and report site conditions to management.
• Attend supervisory training within 6 months of appointment and complete OSHA 10‑hour General Industry Training.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and follow verbal/written instructions.
• Demonstrate ability to read and implement plans and construction specs.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Reading plans/specs

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

Job Description:

Maryland Environmental Service has an opening for a Field Operations Supervisor at our Montgomery County Grinding Operations facility located in Derwood, MD. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the daily operations of the facility.

Responsibilities:

• Providing on-site supervision of the grinding operation while operating heavy equipment, including wheel loaders, excavators, and horizontal grinders, to process brush and yard waste materials.
• Overseeing production operations, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, maintaining operational records, and reporting production activities and site conditions to site management.
• Note: Persons appointed to this position will be required to attend supervisory training within 6 months of appointment, or the earliest available training if training is not offered within 6 months. Complete OSHA 10 hr. General Industry Training Class.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Experience with all facility equipment including site specific, specialized machinery.
• The ability to read and execute plans and interpret construction specifications.
• Demonstrate sound leadership and communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license with less than 5 points.

Estimated Pay Range:

$63,816.48 - $87,753.12

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
• Eleven paid holidays per year
• Tuition assistance

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduation from a standard high school or GED plus one year of supervisory experience in field operations, recycling/solid waste or construction activities and six years prior experience operating heavy equipment.
• Graduation from a standard high school or GED plus six years of progressively responsible experience operating multiple types of heavy equipment applicable to the hiring facility. This experience must include a lead role in field operations, recycling/solid waste or construction activities.

This position will be open until filled.

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.