Role OverviewMaryland Environmental Service has an opening for an entry level Operator-In-Training or an experienced Water/Wastewater Operator at our Brown Station facility in Upper Marlboro, 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. Successful graduates of the program will be offered Operator positions with MES.
What You Will Do
The Operator role assists in operating, monitoring and maintaining one or more water, wastewater or industrial wastewater treatment systems. 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.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This is an entry-level opportunity with a 3-year apprenticeship program that includes on-the-job training and mentoring. Starting salary is $41,736.24 with periodic pay raises based on motivation and performance. Benefits include health insurance, 401K retirement savings with agency match, paid vacation, personal and sick leave, eleven paid holidays, and tuition assistance.
Requirements
- HS Diploma or GED
- driver's license with fewer than 5 points
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
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