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Maryland Environmental Service

Senior Mechanic - Senior Lead Mechanic

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A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs heavy equipment like construction vehicles and fire trucks.

$59,198 / year median in Maryland

+11% projected growth

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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 . 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 experienced Mechanic (Senior Mechanic, Lead Mechanic, or Senior Lead Mechanic) within the Environmental Dredging and Restoration (EDR) Group. This position is located at the Poplar Island facility on the Chesapeake Bay near Tilghman, Maryland, in Talbot County. Responsibilities include installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical equipment, including heavy equipment, pumps, crew boats, and vehicles, as needed. This position may require the ability to work overtime, evenings, weekends, and during adverse weather conditions. Position requires riding to and from site on a crew boat. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Estimated Pay Range:
Senior Mechanic $58,028.88 to $79,781.52 Lead Mechanic $63,816.48 to $87,753.12 Senior Lead Mechanic $70,193.76 to $96,532.80
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:
Required qualifications for all classifications include graduation from a standard high school or possession of GED equivalency certificate. Additional experience required for each classification is:
Senior Mechanic:
five (5) years of experience performing installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
Lead Mechanic:
seven (7) years of experience performing installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
Senior Lead Mechanic :
nine (8) years of experience performing installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical equipment. May require management of supervisory and non-supervisory Mechanic positions. May include responsibilities for overall direction, coordination and evaluation of managed staff, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, delegating, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Note:
Formal schooling from an accredited vocational school with a major in a related field may be substituted for experience. Education experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to three years of the required experience. Must have a valid driver's license with less than 5 points, the ability to lift 50lbs, and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. E xperience p referred but not required : Maintenance of pontoon equipment, large pumps, bulldozers, excavators, articulated dump trucks, water trucks, fuel trucks, boats, and light trucks. Knowledge of computers and maintenance tracking software. 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. 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.