Lead Equipment Operator

Maryland Environmental Service; Derwood (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K retirement savings

Paid vacation

Paid personal and sick leave

Eleven paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Maryland Environmental Service has an opening for a Lead Equipment Operator at our Montgomery County Grinding Operation located in Derwood, MD. This position provides mainly commercial driving services for MES clients at various field locations.

Responsibilities also include operating heavy equipment such as wheel loaders, excavators, and forklifts. Annual pay range is $58,028.88 to $79,781.52, and MES offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least five years of heavy equipment experience.
• Valid driver's license with fewer than 5 points.
• CDL with required endorsements may be needed for certain sites.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as wheel loaders, excavators, and forklifts.
• Provide mainly commercial driving services for MES clients at field locations.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Valid driver's license

CDL endorsements

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Current MES Employees who are interested in applying for this position must visit the Internal MES Careers Page by going to their Workday Dashboard, clicking on the Career icon and selecting Find Jobs.

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 Lead Equipment Operator at our Montgomery County Grinding Operation located in Derwood, MD. This position provides mainly commercial driving services for MES clients at various field locations. Responsibilities also include operating heavy equipment such as wheel loaders, excavators, and forklifts.

Estimated Pay Range

$58,028.88 - $79,781.52

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 five years 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.

This position will be open until filled.

Mandatory pre-employment screens 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.