Environmental Field Technician: GCCS & Landfill Gas Monitoring

Tetra Tech; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work/life balance

Collaborative team environment

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Tech Solid Waste West (SWW) seeks an Environmental Field Technician to join a team that supports solid waste projects through field data collection, monitoring, and regulatory compliance. You will gain hands-on experience with gas collection systems, data processing, and environmental measurements across varying field sites.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety, maintaining GCCS components, and traveling within 100 miles of McClellan, CA.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or 1 year of general working experience.
• Learn general gas, soil, and air sampling techniques per regulations.
• Troubleshoot pumps, blowers, and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of detectors and LFG monitoring equipment.
• Familiarity with landfill gas data, processing, and databases.
• Complete OSHA HAZWOPER, 40‑hour and annual refreshers.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record and travel willingness.
• Proficient with PC and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory objectives and due dates are met with proper data collection.
• Maintain GCCS operations and perform routine and non‑routine maintenance.
• Monitor and analyze landfill gas and liquids.
• Maintain liquids extraction systems within GCCS.
• Apply critical thinking to resolve GCCS issues.
• Keep records of all fieldwork activities.
• Adhere to safety protocols including PPE and confined space rules.
• Travel to job sites daily; within 100 miles of McClellan, CA.
• Execute additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Gas sampling

Electrical troubleshooting

LFG monitoring

Field safety

Driver's license

Education

AS/BS in environmental science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tetra Tech Solid Waste West (SWW) seeks an Environmental Field Technician to join a team that supports solid waste projects through field data collection, monitoring, and regulatory compliance. You will gain hands-on experience with gas collection systems, data processing, and environmental measurements across varying field sites.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety, maintaining GCCS components, and traveling within 100 miles of McClellan, CA.