Environmental Technician (Landfill Gas)

WM; Town of Bergen (NY); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Stock purchase plan

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Personal days

Résumé du poste

WM is seeking a Landfill Gas Technician I to operate and maintain GCCS, ensuring regulatory compliance and optimized gas collection. You will calibrate data devices, manage wellfield data, and implement preventive maintenance.

The role requires basic field experience and a valid driver’s license, with on‑site duties and on‑call availability for GCCS-related incidents. Training includes WM’s Gas Technician I program and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required but preferred in environmental fieldwork or hands-on settings.
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license is required.
• Technical or trade school training in environmental science or mechanical systems is preferred.
• Experience with PVC/HDPE piping and data logging systems is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Operate and maintain GCCS to meet regulatory requirements and optimize performance.
• Calibrate and maintain data collection devices for LFG collection optimization.
• Collect and manage data from wellfield extraction and monitoring locations.
• Implement the preventative maintenance plan for GCCS.
• Operate liquid management pumps and troubleshoot liquid levels.
• Adjust valves and collect data; interpret results.
• Work with PVC/HDPE piping and related equipment.
• Complete WM Landfill Gas Technician I Training.
• Develop understanding of environmental regulations governing GCCS.
• Follow safety rules and procedures; be available for on-call responses.

Connaissances

No experience

Driver's license

Environmental fieldwork

Gas collection systems

Mechanical maintenance

Data logging systems

Computer data entry

Independent fieldwork

Formation

Technical/trade school training

Outils

PVC piping

HDPE piping

Pumps

Blowers

Description du poste

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.

• 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

• 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 range for this office/on‑site position is $24.52 - $26 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.

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.