Landfill Gas Technician

We are looking to hire a Landfill Gas Technician to manage the landfill gas system and leachate collection systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure landfill gas and waste water systems remains in compliance with all Federal, State and local laws and regulations.
• Perform routine system inspections and repairs on the landfill.
• Work with Region Engineer and Landfill Manager to ensure compliance.
• Maintain relationships with landfill employees as well as consultants, vendors, customers generating industrial waste.
• Assist in landfill environmental reviews and audits.

Position Requirements:

• Ability to follow established procedures with minimal amount of direct supervision.
• Understanding of landfill gas systems and/or well field technology.
• Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, contracts, federal, state and local regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to prepare reports at the state or local levels.
• Must be mechanically proficient on a variety of systems and field instruments.
• Ability to collect data, interpret data and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Ideal candidates will possess:

• Experience with environmental site assessments and remediation
• Experience with environmental audits

Successful candidates are those seeking a mix of field service and office work in an environment of operational excellence and accountability. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and unlimited opportunities to “Connect with Your Future.”

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Athens, TN 37303: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is your salary requirement? What are you looking to make?

Experience:

• Gas Technician/Plant Operator: 1 year (Required)
• working in a Landfill: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person