Cleaning Equipment, Construction, Construction Support, Driver's License, Excavator, Health Insurance, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Machining Operations, On Site Support, Spanish Language, Stormwater Management
Description
Underwood & Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Machine Operator / Field Technician to support the construction of ecological restoration and stormwater management projects throughout Maryland and the surrounding region. This is a full-time, year-round, hourly non-exempt position with opportunities for overtime.
Our work includes stream restoration, living shorelines, regenerative stormwater conveyance systems, wetland restoration, and other nature-based infrastructure projects. We are looking for a motivated individual who takes pride in quality work and can operate equipment safely and efficiently in challenging field conditions.
Key Responsibilities
Applicants must have demonstrated experience operating:
- Tracked skid steers
- Large excavators
Experience working on restoration, utility, grading, landscaping, erosion control, or heavy civil construction projects is strongly preferred.
***Do not apply if you do not have real-world experience with heavy machine operation.**
Responsibilities
This job will alternate between machine operation and manual labor. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment
- Fine grading and material placement
- Working around wetlands, streams, shorelines, and sensitive environmental features
- Assisting with layout, erosion and sediment control installation, planting, and other Field Technician tasks (shoveling, raking, etc.) on a regular basis
- Equipment inspection, cleaning, and basic maintenance
- Supporting crew members to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to specification
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Strong heavy equipment operating skills
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and terrain conditions
- Ability to lift and carry materials associated with field construction work (50lbs average)
- Reliable transportation and punctual attendance
- Valid driver’s license required
- CDL strongly preferred but not required
- Spanish fluency strongly preferred
Benefits
- Pay Range: $27-$30 per hour or more based on experience & certifications
- Overtime opportunities available
- Full-time, year-round employment
- Medical insurance (company pays 70% of employee premium)
- 401k with 3% match (eligible after 1 year)
- Opportunities for advancement and skill development
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Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation (AAWDC)