Senior Equipment Operator - Lead Equipment Operator

Maryland Environmental Service (MES); United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K retirement savings

Paid vacation and sick leave

Eleven paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Maryland Environmental Service (MES) is seeking a Senior or Lead Equipment Operator for the Montgomery County Oaks Landfill in Derwood, MD. The role focuses on commercial driving and operating heavy equipment across MES field locations.

The position requires 3–5 years of heavy equipment experience, a valid Class A CDL with tanker endorsement, and the ability to work independently while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 3–5 years of heavy equipment operation.
• Commercial driving experience and walking floor trailer experience preferred.
• Proficiency with at least two types of heavy equipment.
• Must demonstrate working knowledge of basic maintenance checks on multiple equipment types.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including wheel loaders, excavators, and forklifts.
• Provide commercial driving services for MES clients at field locations.
• Perform essential maintenance checks and ensure equipment safety.

Skills

Independent worker

Safety conscious

Commercial driving experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Wheel loaders

Excavators

Forklifts

CDL Class A with tanker endorsement

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 Senior or Lead Equipment Operator at our Montgomery County Oaks Landfill 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: $52,743.60 - $72,530.64
Lead Equipment Operator: $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 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.
• 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.

This position will be open until filled.

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.