Senior Equipment Operator - Lead Equipment Operator

Job Summary

Maryland Environmental Service (MES) is seeking an experienced full‑time Heavy Equipment Operator at the Cox Creek Dredged Material Containment Facility and the Cox Creek Sediment Technology and Reuse Facility in northern Anne Arundel County and Baltimore City, Maryland. Positions available include Senior Equipment Operator (SEO) and Lead Equipment Operator (LEO).

• Operate off‑road dump trucks, dozers, excavators, and other heavy equipment.
• Operate dewatering pumps as needed.
• Perform work during evenings, weekends, and temporary assignments at other MES‑operated facilities.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Pass a standard physical examination.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license with less than five points.
• SEO: at least three years of heavy equipment operations experience.
• LEO: at least five years of heavy equipment operations experience.

Senior Equipment Operator: $50,233.92 – $69,070.88 per year.
Lead Equipment Operator: $55,256.40 – $75,978.12 per year.

• Health insurance with a choice of medical plan, prescription, dental, visual and life and disability options.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with generous agency match.
• Paid vacation, personal and sick leave.
• Eleven paid holidays per year.
• Tuition assistance.

Position will remain open until filled. Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required pre‑employment screenings, including a full background check, drug and alcohol screening, and position‑appropriate physical examination.

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 sponsor work visas.