Industrial Equipment Operator-Team Leader

Metropolitan Environmental Services Inc About Us

Metropolitan Environmental Services Inc., part of the Carylon Corporation, has continuously served industry and municipalities since 1948. We are a nationwide collection of 14 best‑in‑class companies. Our vast resources, expertise, and decades of experience get even the toughest jobs done right.

We offer not just a job, but a long‑term career, as many of our employees start and end their careers with us. We are proud of the many dedicated employees who we consider family.

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable individual to operate dewatering equipment, including a recessed chamber filter press, electric dredge, wheel loader, telehandler, pump mix tank, and other ancillary machinery at our long‑term project located at a manufacturing facility in Cordova, IL. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful, employee‑owned company where your contributions directly impact our success.

Position: Industrial Equipment Operator-Team Leader

Job Type: Full Time 40-60 hours per week and overtime

Location: Cordova, IL

Pay: $27.00-$30.00 per hour (Negotiable based on experience)

Full Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, ESOP

• Operate dewatering equipment and support equipment to process industrial sludge that is dredged from containment ponds located near the treatment facility
• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment
• Keep equipment and work area clean
• Prioritize safety, be conscientious, dependable, and quality‑minded
• Perform daily equipment inspections and required documentation
• Follow all safety procedures and site‑specific requirements while working under the direction of the client and group superintendent.

• Must be comfortable working outdoors and operating equipment
• Valid driver’s license, CDL is a plus
• Less than 6 points on a valid driver’s license. No DUI in the last 2 years. Reliable transportation
• Aptitude to learn to operate and sometimes make minor repairs to various equipment
• Ability to pass safety training exams and follow instructions
• Able to work mostly 10-12‑hour day shift work, but applicants must be open to some weekends depending on customer demands
• All candidates must complete and pass a DOT physical, company non‑DOT physical, or a combination of both, which includes bloodwork, lift test, pulmonary function test (PFT), audiogram, and a company drug screen
• Willingness to comply with all company and client safety and operational policies
• Flexibility to work some weekends and occasional travel based on project needs

• Comply with all aspects of client & company policies and procedures
• Communicate effectively with the client and other employees and management

Carylon Corporation and all its companies provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability and any other basis protected by federal, state or local l