Environmental Technician (Landfill Gas)

WM; Davis Junction (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work

Job summary

WM is hiring a Landfill Gas Technician I to operate and maintain GCCS at our Illinois site. You will work under the Gas Operations Manager to ensure regulatory compliance and optimize LFG collection from the wellfield.

The role requires basic data collection, data entry from monitoring locations, and adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards. On-call availability is expected for GCCS malfunctions on-site.

Qualifications

• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license is required.
• Experience in environmental fieldwork, construction, electrical, mechanical, or other hands-on work environments preferred.
• Working knowledge of gas collection systems, pumps, blowers, or flare systems.
• Technical or trade school training in environmental science, mechanical systems, instrumentation, or related field.
• Experience with PVC or HDPE piping and components.
• Experience using data logging systems.
• Mechanical aptitude or prior mechanical maintenance experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of computer data entry and interpretation.
• Ability to work independently in field environments with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain GCCS to ensure regulatory compliance and optimize performance.
• Calibrate, operate and maintain data collection devices for LFG collection.
• Collect and manage data entry from wellfield extraction and monitoring locations.
• Implement the GCCS preventative maintenance plan.
• Operate and maintain liquid management system pumps; troubleshoot liquid levels.
• Perform wellfield valve/vacuum adjustments, data collection and maintenance; interpret data.
• Use PVC/HDPE piping materials for maintenance on piping materials.
• Complete WM Landfill Gas Technician I Training.
• Develop understanding of environmental regulations related to GCCS operations.
• Follow health and safety requirements and procedures.
• Available for on-call response to GCCS related malfunction events.

Skills

Driver's license

Fieldwork

Mechanical aptitude

Data logging

Education

Technical or trade school training in environmental science, mechanical systems, instrumentation

Tools

PVC piping

HDPE piping

Pumps

Blowers

Flare systems

Job description

I. Job Summary

This position reports to the Gas Operations Manager and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of landfill gas collection and control systems (GCCS). The GCCS consists of a series of extraction points known as wells, interconnected via piping. The collected gas is transported using gas conveyance equipment (such as a fan or blower). Landfill gas (LFG) collected by this extraction system from the landfill's wellfield is combusted within a flare. Proper operation of the GCCS is required to comply with various State and Federal environmental regulations.

II. Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Properly operate and maintain GCCS in a timely and cost-effective manner to ensure regulatory compliance and optimize performance.
• GCCS operation and maintenance includes:
• Calibrate, operate and maintain sensitive electronic data collection devices necessary to optimize LFG collection from the wellfield.
• Collect and manage data entry from wellfield extraction and environmental monitoring locations.
• Implement the GCCS preventative maintenance plan.
• Operate and maintain liquid management system pneumatic or electric driven pumps (troubleshoot and determine liquid levels within liquid containment structures and or LFG collection wells).
• Perform wellfield valve/vacuum adjustments, data collection and maintenance; interpret data.
• Use Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) or High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) piping materials and associated equipment to perform maintenance on piping materials.
• Complete the WM Landfill Gas Technician I Training.
• Develop basic understanding of environmental regulations related to GCCS operations and develop the ability to work within an environmentally regulated industry.
• Follow job related health and safety requirements and procedures.
• Available for on-call response to GCCS related malfunction event(s).

III. Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• No experience
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in environmental fieldwork, construction, electrical, mechanical, or other hands‑on work environments
• Working knowledge of gas collection systems, pumps, blowers, or flare systems
• Technical or trade school training in environmental science, mechanical systems, instrumentation, or a related field
• Experience working with Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) or High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) piping and components
• Experience using data logging systems
• Mechanical aptitude or prior experience in mechanical maintenance, including troubleshooting systems with pumps, motors, or pneumatic equipment
• Fundamental knowledge of computer data entry and interpretation
• Ability to work independently in field environments with minimal supervision

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Pay: The expected base pay for this office/on-site position is $32.15 an hour. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

CBA will dictate pay ranges/amounts and benefits.