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Adams MultiMedia

Web Press Operators

Princeton, MN

$25 - $30/hr

Uniforms are provided. Entry Level Position - will learn the skills necessary to run a web press ... Lead Operator - Will have all the skills of an operator and be able to lead a crew and keep the ...

T&L Specialty Company, Inc

Entry Level Production

Tupelo, MS · On-site

$14.75 - $17.50/hr

Shift Lead Operator Work schedule: 1st: M-F, 4:00AM - 12:30PM 2nd: M-F, 12:30PM - 9:00PM Travel ... None POSITION SUMMARY The Entry Level Production position is an entry-level position that requires ...

Dyno Nobel

Junior Operator

Cheyenne, WY · On-site

$32.39/hr

Job Brief As a Junior Operator, you will load product on railcars and trucks. You will assist with ... Demonstrate and/or lead the commitment to the pursuit of achieving Zero Harm through behavioral ...

Blue Diamond Growers

RTE Operator - Entry

Turlock, CA

$32/hr

Receives guidelines from supervisor/lead operator but is expected to decide what actions to take when handling all but the most unusual task. * Must regularly exercise discretion and independent ...

Blue Diamond Growers

RTE Operator - Entry

Turlock, CA · On-site

$32/hr

Receives guidelines from supervisor/lead operator but is expected to decide what actions to take when handling all but the most unusual task. * Must regularly exercise discretion and independent ...

Blue Diamond Growers

RTE Operator - Entry

Turlock, CA · On-site

$32/hr

Receives guidelines from supervisor/lead operator but is expected to decide what actions to take when handling all but the most unusual task. * Must regularly exercise discretion and independent ...

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Operator-In-Training - Senior Lead Operator

Maryland Environmental Service

Boonsboro, MD • On-site

$41K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Maryland Environmental Service rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

392nd of 446 rated engineering

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 entry level Operator-In-Training (OIT) or an experienced Operator to work at our Greenbrier Water Treatment Plant located in Boonsboro, 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.
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:

$41,736.24 - $87,753.12

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.

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