Environmental Technician

Republic Services; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision plans

Life insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Republic Services in Lamar, MO is seeking an Environmental Technician to operate and maintain landfill gas extraction and leachate systems. You will monitor systems, ensure safety, and report data to management.

The role requires at least 1 year of OSHA-regulated site experience, strong time management and communication skills, and a commitment to safety and compliance with federal and state rules. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and a clear path for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience working at a site regulated by OSHA.

Responsibilities

• Conducts environmental sampling including groundwater, surface water, air, and gas migration.
• Measures and records gas levels in landfill well fields and boundary probes.
• Troubleshoots landfill gas extraction systems and reports complex issues to management.
• Maintains leachate systems to comply with safety standards.
• Performs landfill surveying and submits required reporting data.
• Upholds safety regulations and company policies in all tasks.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Follow-through

Policy adherence

Integrity

Job description

Environmental Technician### Environmental TechnicianApply: Lamar, MO, USA: Full time: Posted Today: R-186442**POSITION SUMMARY:** The Environmental Technician is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of landfill gas extraction systems, leachate collections systems and other related systems at Republic Services’ landfills. The position is accountable for the ongoing monitoring of such systems, ensuring that all work adheres to safety regulations, as well as federal and state requirements. **PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Conducts, or assists with, environmental sampling that may include ground water, surface water, air quality and gas migration.* Measures and records gas levels in landfill well fields and at probes in the landfill boundary to ensure the ongoing compliance with applicable safety regulations, as well as federal and state requirements.* Troubleshoots and corrects landfill gas extraction systems when necessary; report more complicated issues to management to ensure timely correction.* Manages and troubleshoots leachate system to ensure it continues to operate in accordance with safety standards, federal and state regulations.* Performs landfill surveying activities as required.* Prepares and submits required reporting data relative to landfill gas extraction, leachate and other related systems.* Performs all responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring adherence to all safety regulations that govern job performance; ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable federal and state requirements.* Performs other job-related duties as required.**QUALIFICATIONS:*** Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.* Good communication skills; is able to effectively communicate operating issues to management.* Good follow through ability; adheres to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.* Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.* Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:*** Minimum of 1 year of experience working at a site regulated by OSHA.**Rewarding Compensation and Benefits**Eligible employees can elect to participate in: • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. • Health care and dependent care spending accounts. • Short- and long-term disability. • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). • Employee discount programs. • Retirement plan with a generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).• Paid Time Off (PTO)• Benefits: https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits*The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.*EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For any concerns relating to Republic Services’ commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.