Operator-In-Training - Lead Operator
- Location
- Sykesville, MD
- Listed
- Today
About the role
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.
About the role
Maryland Environmental Service has an opening for an Operator-In-Training or experienced Operator at our Freedom WWTP in Sykesville, MD. The OIT apprenticeship 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 an OIT is $41,736.24, 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.
Estimated Pay Range
$41,745.60 - $79,781.52
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 less than 5 points. Candidates who are mechanically inclined and have good, basic math skills will excel.
- 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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From Maryland Environmental Service's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 15, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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Where is the Operator-In-Training - Lead Operator job at Maryland Environmental Service located?
This Operator-In-Training - Lead Operator position at Maryland Environmental Service is located in Sykesville, MD. Always check Maryland Environmental Service's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
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