Equipment Operator

We seek a reliable, mechanically inclined Equipment Operator to join our mulch manufacturing team. This role is hands-on and ideal for someone who understands heavy equipment, enjoys troubleshooting, and takes pride in keeping operations running efficiently. ​ Pay range: $21-$22

Operate heavy equipment experience operating heavy equipment, including front-end loaders, excavators, grinders, and screeners

*Scheduled Working Hours: Monday thru Friday, 7am to 5pm. Saturdays 7am to 3pm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate heavy equipment including wheel loaders (Volvo L90), excavators, grinders, and dye machines
• Keeping yard area neat and organized.
• Some labor work will be involved.
• Monitor production processes to ensure consistent, high-quality mulch output
• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs on equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and minimize downtime
• Load, move, and process raw materials safely and efficiently
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Follow all safety protocols and company procedures

Qualifications:

• Prior experience operating heavy equipment required
• Loading customer and commercial vehicles.
• Operate heavy equipment experience operating heavy equipment, including front-end loaders, excavators, grinders, and screeners
• Strong mechanical aptitude (ability to diagnose and fix minor equipment issues)
• Experience in manufacturing, landscaping materials, or similar environment preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, outdoor setting in varying weather conditions
• Able to work some labor duties.
• Dependable, hardworking, and safety-focused
• Willingness to work a Monday–Saturday schedule

Working Conditions

• Work performed in an outdoor setting environment in conditions like noise, hot or cold temperatures
• Experience in working outdoor environment or yard settings and able to work in outdoor/yard settings.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Operate heavy equipment experience operating heavy equipment, including front-end loaders, excavators, grinders, and screeners
• Ability to lift and handle freight/materials up to 75 pounds throughout the workday.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) is helpful .
• Able to pass background and drug screening.

*Scheduled Working Hours: Monday thru Friday, 7am to 5pm. Saturdays 7am to 3pm.

Pay range: $21-$22

The base salary for this position typically falls within the range of $19.00 to $20.91 per hour. Starting wage may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position being offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. SRS Distribution offers additional competitive and non-financial benefits. Hourly associates may be eligible for overtime based on business needs. Depending on the role, associates may also be eligible for performance-based bonus programs, commissions, car allowance or automobile and fuel program, and reimbursement for travel expenses in accordance with company travel policy. Job Location: National Structure - White Marsh6275 Days Cove Road White Marsh, MD 21162As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: View phone number on click.appcast.io, or by email to: View email address on click.appcast.io with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay, discretionary bonuses, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating), medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and short-term disability, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance. All benefits subject to eligibility.* Under Maryland law, an employer may not require or demand, as a condition of employment, prospective employment, or continued employment, that an individual submit to or take a polygraph examination or similar test. An employer who violates this law is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not exceeding $100.00.

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Should a Candidate be submitted to fill a position by a recruiting or staffing services agency (“Agency”), the Company has no obligation to pay the Agency any fee for submission, offer, placement or any service without a fully executed contract of service covering the engagement.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries for all team members paid weekly
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Volunteer Day, Holidays, Birthday, and Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance Program
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Company paid Life insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Additional Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability also offered
• Mental, Physical and Emotional Well-Being Programs for Employees and Families
• Wellness Program and Safety Program with Bonuses for our Drivers
• Employee Referral Bonus Program