Senior Operations Manager

Socket.dev; Ridgely (MD); On-site; USD 77,226 - 106,186; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K retirement savings

Paid vacation

11 paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Maryland Environmental Service is seeking a Senior Operations Manager for the Environmental Operations Group at the Midshore II Regional Landfill in Ridgely, Maryland.

This role plans, coordinates, and directs daily facility operations, ensures safety, efficiency, and compliance, and serves as the liaison between MES Headquarters and site personnel.

The position offers a competitive pay range with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for leadership in environmental operations.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard high school or GED plus 7 years applicable experience and 4 years supervisory experience in field operations, recycling/solid waste, bio-solids management or construction activities.
• 10 years of progressively responsive experience operating multiple types of heavy equipment or working in field operations applicable to the hiring facility, including a lead role.
• Must have a valid driver's license with less than 5 points.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and direct the daily operations of the facility to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
• Serve as the primary liaison between MES Headquarters and facility personnel, providing leadership and strategic oversight.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Heavy equipment operation

Field operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/college degree in related field

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

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.

Maryland Environmental Service has an opening for a Senior Operations Manager within our Environmental Operations (EO) Group at the Midshore II Regional Landfill in Ridgely, Maryland. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the daily operations of the assigned facility while ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations. The Senior Operations Manager also serves as the primary liaison between MES Headquarters and facility personnel, providing leadership, operational oversight, and strategic support.

Estimated Pay Range:

$77,226.24 - $106,186.08

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 7 years applicable experience and 4 years supervisory experience in field operations, recycling/solid waste, bio-solids management or construction activities.
• 10 years of progressively responsive experience operating multiple types of heavy equipment or working in field operations applicable to the hiring facility. This experience must include a lead role in field operations, recycling/solid waste or construction activities. Accredited vocational school with a major in a related field for up to 2 years’ experience or 3 years’ experience with an applicable college degree.
• Must have a valid driver's license with less than 5 points.

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.