Senior Equipment Operator - Lead Equipment Operator

Maryland Environmental Service; Derwood (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid vacation

Eleven holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Maryland Environmental Service is seeking a Senior or Lead Equipment Operator for our Derwood, MD operations. The role primarily involves commercial driving services for MES clients and operating heavy equipment at various field locations.

Responsibilities include using wheel loaders, excavators, and forklifts, performing safety checks, and ensuring tasks are completed independently and efficiently. A valid Class A CDL with tanker endorsement is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 3–5 years operating heavy equipment.
• Experience driving commercial vehicles and operating walking floor trailers preferred.
• Must demonstrate proficiency with at least two types of heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as wheel loaders, excavators, and forklifts.
• Provide commercial driving services for MES clients at various field locations.
• Perform routine maintenance checks and ensure safe operation.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Commercial driving

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Class A CDL with tanker endorsement

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 Senior or 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

Senior Equipment Operator: $25.36 - $34.88/hr
Lead Equipment Operator: $27.90 - $38.36/hr

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 3-5 years of experience operating heavy equipment. Commercial driving experience and experience operating walking floor trailers is strongly preferred.

Must demonstrate proficiency with at least two types of heavy equipment. Must demonstrate working knowledge of the essential maintenance checks on multiple types of equipment including accessing compartments, hydraulic fluid levels, engine oil, coolant, grease points, etc. Must demonstrate the ability to work independently to execute job tasks.

Must have a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement.

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.