Lead Equipment Operator — Heavy Machinery & CDL Expert

Maryland Environmental Service; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K retirement savings with agency

Paid vacation, personal and sick leave

Eleven paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Maryland Environmental Service has an opening for a Senior or Lead Equipment Operator at our Oaks Landfill in Derwood, MD. The role focuses on operating heavy equipment and providing commercial driving services for MES clients at field sites.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 3–5 years of heavy equipment experience, a valid Class A CDL with tanker endorsement, and the ability to work independently. MES offers competitive benefits and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED plus 3–5 years operating heavy equipment.
• Must demonstrate proficiency with at least two types of heavy equipment.
• Valid Class A CDL with tanker endorsement required; willingness to operate walking floor trailers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate wheel loaders, excavators and forklifts at project sites.
• Provide commercial driving services for MES clients at various field locations.
• Perform pre-use inspections and basic maintenance checks on multiple equipment types.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Class A CDL

Tanker endorsement

Walk floor trailer

Maintenance checks

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Maryland Environmental Service has an opening for a Senior or Lead Equipment Operator at our Oaks Landfill in Derwood, MD. The role focuses on operating heavy equipment and providing commercial driving services for MES clients at field sites.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 3–5 years of heavy equipment experience, a valid Class A CDL with tanker endorsement, and the ability to work independently. MES offers competitive benefits and a strong safety culture.