Senior Mechanic - Senior Lead Mechanic

Maryland Environmental Service; Maryland; On-site; USD 58,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K retirement savings

Paid vacation, personal and sick leave

Eleven paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Maryland Environmental Service is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanic to support the Environmental Dredging and Restoration Group at the Poplar Island facility near Tilghman, MD. The role covers installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical equipment, heavy machinery, pumps, boats, and vehicles.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, plus 5–9 years of relevant experience depending on rank, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Senior Mechanic requires five years of mechanical equipment experience.
• Lead Mechanic requires seven years of mechanical equipment experience.
• Senior Lead Mechanic requires nine years of mechanical equipment experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment, heavy equipment, pumps, boats, and vehicles.
• Overtime, evenings, weekends, and adverse weather may be required; travel to site by crew boat.
• Supervise, coordinate, and direct work of staff as applicable.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Pumps maintenance

Maintenance planning

Vehicle & boat operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Maintenance software

Job description

## Senior Mechanic - Senior Lead MechanicApplylocations: Tilghman, MDtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R02654**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 an experienced Mechanic (Senior Mechanic, Lead Mechanic, or Senior Lead Mechanic) within the Environmental Dredging and Restoration (EDR) Group. This position is located at the Poplar Island facility on the Chesapeake Bay near Tilghman, Maryland, in Talbot County. Responsibilities include installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical equipment, including heavy equipment, pumps, crew boats, and vehicles, as needed. This position may require the ability to work overtime, evenings, weekends, and during adverse weather conditions. Position requires riding to and from site on a crew boat. Salary will be commensurate with experience.**Estimated Pay Range:**Senior Mechanic $58,028.88 to $79,781.52Lead Mechanic $63,816.48 to $87,753.12Senior Lead Mechanic $70,193.76 to $96,532.80**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:**Required qualifications for all classifications include graduation from a standard high school or possession of GED equivalency certificate. Additional experience required for each classification is:* **Senior Mechanic:** five (5) years of experience performing installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical equipment.* **Lead Mechanic:** seven (7) years of experience performing installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical equipment.* **Senior Lead Mechanic**: nine (8) years of experience performing installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical equipment. May require management of supervisory and non-supervisory Mechanic positions. May include responsibilities for overall direction, coordination and evaluation of managed staff, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, delegating, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.**Note:** Formal schooling from an accredited vocational school with a major in a related field may be substituted for experience. Education experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to three years of the required experience.Must have a valid driver’s license with less than 5 points, the ability to lift 50lbs, and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.**Experience preferred but not required****:** Maintenance of pontoon equipment, large pumps, bulldozers, excavators, articulated dump trucks, water trucks, fuel trucks, boats, and light trucks. Knowledge of computers and maintenance tracking software.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.