Operator-In-Training - Senior Lead Operator

Maryland Environmental Service • Dayton, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Maryland Environmental Service has an opening for an Operator-In-Training (OIT) or experienced Operator based at our Dorsey Run facility in Jessup, MD. This position may involve working at the Dorsey Run facility or satellite water/wastewater facilities in Baltimore, and Howard counties. The OIT opportunity is a 3-year program that includes on-the-job training, an independent study program, and professional in-house mentoring and coaching. The starting salary for OIT's is $39,748, with excellent benefits. During the 3-year apprenticeship period, there will be periodic pay raises based on reaching established benchmarks and job performance. Successful graduates of the program will be offered Operator positions with MES. Some MES facilities provide services 365 days a year, which might mean that you could be required to work in varying weather conditions, on weekends and holidays, or be called to work during emergency situations. The Operator-In-Training (OIT) position is eligible for on-spot, contingent offers. Candidates who apply after an on-spot offer has been extended (including internal candidates) will not be considered unless the candidate who receives the on-spot, contingent offer does not complete the process to become an MES employee. 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. MES was established by the General Assembly in 1970 to assist with the preservation, improvement, and management of the quality of air, land, water, and natural resources, and to promote the health and welfare of the citizens of the State. Today, MES employs over 700 teammates and operates more than 1,000 environmental projects across Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region. As a not-for-profit business unit of the state of Maryland, MES provides multi-disciplinary environmental compliance services to enhance and protect the environment through innovative solutions to the region’s most complex environmental challenges.

Requirements

• To be considered for the Program, you must have a HS Diploma or GED, and a driver's license with less than 5 points.
• Candidates who are mechanically inclined and have good, basic math skills will excel.

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
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees