Environmental Technician (Landfill Gas)

WM; Harrison (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

WM is seeking a Landfill Gas Technician I to operate and maintain GCCS, including wells, piping, pumps, and flare systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and safe, cost‑effective performance.

You will work in field environments, collect data, perform preventative maintenance, and be on‑call for GCCS related malfunctions; completion of WM Landfill Gas Technician I Training is required.

Qualifications

• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
• Experience in fieldwork or hands‑on environments preferred.
• 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/HDPE piping and data logging systems.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting pumps, motors, or pneumatic equipment.
• Fundamental knowledge of computer data entry and interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain GCCS to meet regulatory compliance and optimize performance.
• Calibrate, operate and maintain data collection devices for LFG collection.
• Collect and manage data from wellfield extraction and monitoring locations.
• Implement the GCCS preventive maintenance plan.
• Operate and maintain pumps and liquid management systems; troubleshoot liquid levels.
• Adjust valves, collect data, and interpret results in the field.
• Use PVC or HDPE piping materials and related equipment for maintenance.
• 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 malfunctions.

Skills

Driver's license

Independence

Mechanical aptitude

Data entry

Education

Technical/trade school training in environmental science or mechanical systems

Tools

PVC piping

HDPE piping

Data logging systems

Job description

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.

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).

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

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.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.