Mechanic Trainee - Senior Lead Mechanic

Maryland Environmental Service • Dickerson, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Maryland Environmental Service has an opening for a Mechanic Trainee, Mechanic, Senior Mechanic, Lead Mechanic or Senior Lead Mechanic located at our Montgomery County Yardwaste facility in Dickerson, MD. This position performs installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment used for a variety of environmental projects.

Requirements

• Graduation from a standard high school or possession of GED equivalency certificate
• Mechanic Trainee: no additional experience required.
• Mechanic: 3 years of experience performing installation, repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment
• Senior Mechanic: 5 years experience performing installation, repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment
• Lead Mechanic: 7 years experience performing installation, repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment
• Senior Lead Mechanic: 8 years experience performing installation, repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment
• Formal schooling from an accredited vocational school with a major in a related field 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.
• Appointment to some sites may require Commercial Driver’s License with specific endorsements.
• Candidates 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in heavy equipment repair, diesel equipment repair, environmental processing equipment, windrow turners, wheel loaders, tractors and forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Performs installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment used for a variety of environmental projects.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED