MES
Operations Manager - Senior Lead Operations Manager
Derwood, MD
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- Role family
- Operations
- Seniority
- Lead / management
- Stated salary
- $70,193 per year
- Country
- US
- Work mode
- On-site / unstated
- First seen by hirly
- 19 Oct 2026
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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 Operations Manager, Senior Operations Manager, Lead Operations Manager, or Senior Lead Operations Manager at the Montgomery County Material Recycling Facility in Derwood, Maryland. This position will be responsible for providing operation oversight for the Material Recycling Facility and related projects. This includes on-site management of staff who supervise employees, procurement, budget development and oversight, operations and maintenance of facilities and equipment, production management, heavy equipment, and safety and environmental compliance. This position will serve as the liaison between site and MES Headquarters
Estimated Pay Range:
$70,193.76 - $128,481.30
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:
Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a GED, plus:
Operations Manager: 5 years of applicable experience and 2 years of supervisory experience in field operations, recycling, solid waste, or construction activities (directly or indirectly). OR 8 years of progressively responsive experience operating multiple types of heavy equipment or working in field operations applicable to the hiring facility. This experience must include a lead role in field operations, recycling/solid waste or construction activities. Accredited vocational school with a major in a related field for up to 2 years’ experience or 3 years’ experience with an applicable college degree.
Senior Operations Manager: 7 years of applicable experience and 4 years of supervisory experience in field operations, recycling, solid waste, or construction activities (directly or indirectly). OR 10 years of progressively responsive experience operating multiple types of heavy equipment or working in field operations applicable to the hiring facility. This experience must include a lead role in field operations, recycling/solid waste or construction activities. Accredited vocational school with a major in a related field for up to 2 years’ experience or 3 years’ experience with an applicable college degree.
Lead Operations Manager : 7 years applicable experience and 4 years supervisory experience in field operations, recycling, solid waste or construction activities (directly or indirectly). OR 12 years of progressively responsive experience operating multiple types of heavy equipment applicable or working in field operations to the hiring facility. This experience must include a lead role in field operations, recycling/solid waste or construction activities. Accredited vocational school with a major in a related field for up to 2 years’ experience or 3 years’ experience with an applicable college degree.
Senior Lead Operations Manager: 11 years applicable experience and 8 years supervisory experience (directly or indirectly). Accredited vocational school with a major in a related field may be substituted for up to 2 years’ experience, or 3 years’ experience with an applicable college degree.
A valid driver’s license with less than 5 points is required for all position levels.
This position will remain 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.
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.
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