Operator-In-Training - Senior Lead Operator

Maryland Environmental Service

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Posted 26 days ago

Full Time

Boonsboro, Maryland

In Person

Smart Summary

This role is part of a 3-year Operator-In-Training program involving on-the-job training, independent study, and professional mentoring to prepare the individual for a full Operator position. Responsibilities may also include working in varying weather conditions, on weekends, holidays, or during emergency situations as required by the facility's operational needs.

This Operator-In-Training position at Maryland Environmental Service offers on-the-job training and mentorship. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and a driver's license with fewer than 5 points. This is a 3-year program with periodic pay raises, offering a pathway to an Operator position upon successful completion.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Operator-In-Training

Water Treatment Plant Operation

On The Job Training

Independent Study

Mentoring

Coaching

Emergency Situations

Environmental Solutions

Pre-employment Screens

Background Check

Drug & Alcohol Screening

Physical Assessment

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 an Operator-In-Training or experienced Operator at our Greenbrier Water Treatment Plant in Boonsboro, MD. 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. Starting salary is $39,748.80, with excellent benefits. During the 3-year period, there will be periodic pay raises based on motivation and 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.

Estimated Pay Range:

$39,748.80 - $83,575.93

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:

To be considered for the OIT Program, you must have a HS Diploma or GED, and a driver's license with fewer than 5 points.

To view an informational video about the program, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDEemFOq3DE

This position will be open until filled.

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.

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.

Maryland Environmental Service

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 800 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.

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