Lead Equipment Operator

Maryland Environmental Service

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Upper Marlboro, MD Until 9/30/2026 5+ years exp First posted August 1, 2026 Last posted August 1, 2026
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 Lead Equipment Operator at the Prince Georges County Organics Composting Facility located in Upper Marlboro, MD. This position provides equipment operation services for MES clients at field locations.

Estimated Pay Range:

$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 five (5) years of experience operating heavy equipment.

Must have a valid driver's license with less than 5 points.

Must have a valid Class A CDL license.

Preferred Qualifications include:

Minimum of three years experience operating and maintaining wheeled loaders, excavators and horizontal grinders.

The last day to apply for this position is September 30th, 2026.

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.

About this role

Summary

Operate heavy equipment, maintain machinery, and support environmental projects at Maryland facilities.

Job title

Lead Equipment Operator

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

environmental solutions

Location requirements

Upper Marlboro, MD; remote work not allowed

Salary

$58k–$80k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

heavy equipment operationClass A CDLdriver's license

Preferred skills

wheeled loadersexcavatorshorizontal grinders

Specializations

heavy equipmentdriver's licenseClass A CDLwheeled loadersexcavators
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, USA

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