Environmental Technician

Republic Services; Scottdale (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Health care spending accounts

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking an Environmental Technician responsible for the operational and maintenance aspects of landfill gas extraction systems and leachate collection systems. The role emphasizes safety compliance and regular monitoring to meet federal and state regulations.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in a regulated environment like OSHA and possess strong communication and time management skills. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, a generous retirement plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working at a site regulated by OSHA.
• Ability to communicate operating issues to management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental sampling including groundwater and air quality.
• Measure and record gas levels to ensure compliance.
• Troubleshoot landfill gas extraction systems.
• Manage leachate system ensuring it adheres to regulations.
• Prepare and submit reporting data.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Follow-through

Adherence to company policies

Pride in work

Job description

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 ongoing compliance with applicable safety regulations, federal and state requirements.
• Troubleshoots and corrects landfill gas extraction systems when necessary; reports 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; ensures 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; 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.

Rewards, Compensation, and Benefits

• 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 or relationship to 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.