Landfill Gas Drilling Rig Operator (Travel & Per Diem)

Tetra Tech; Richfield Township (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem $75/day

Company provided lodging

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Drilling Rig Operator to join our Landfill Gas Drilling team. The role involves drilling and completing new gas wells to design specs, assembling piping, and ensuring safety and compliance on landfill sites.

The position requires operating a Soilmec drill rig, supervising a crew of 2–4, and training new staff. Travel and extended shifts are common; lodging is provided by the company.

Qualifications

• Drill rig operating experience and good working knowledge of the drill rig and the drilling process. Preferably Soilmec.
• Good working knowledge of heavy construction equipment (excavators, dozers, road trucks), survey equipment, pipe fusion equipment & techniques, compacting and materials handling equipment.
• Diagnose, assess, and repair mechanical failure in a broad range of drill rigs, vehicles, and auxiliary equipment.
• HDPE Pipe fusion fitting experience.
• Familiar with or able to become familiar with general landfill gas and leachate collection system, construction techniques and components.

Responsibilities

• Understand environmental and health and safety regulations and perform work in a competent manner in accordance with the regulations.
• Operate a Soilmec drill rig.
• Supervise a crew of 2-4 employees.
• Train and mentor new employees.
• Perform system construction activities in a safely and proper manner.
• Repair and maintain vehicles and equipment as required by following basic inspection procedures.
• Perform maintenance on system components to ensure or restore proper operation and compliance.
• Work with and around heavy construction equipment and excavations on landfills (all Equipment Operators are expected to be experienced, safe, and efficient operators of heavy construction equipment).
• Maintain, clean, and organize equipment and supplies.
• Complete project related paperwork neatly, timely, and accurately including but not limited to timesheets, dallies, expense reports, etc.
• Provide an aggressive and proactive approach to client needs.
• Effectively communicate with clients and peers.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Drilling rig operation

Heavy construction equipment

Mechanical repair

HDPE pipe fusion

Landfill gas knowledge

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking a Drilling Rig Operator to join our Landfill Gas Drilling team. The role involves drilling and completing new gas wells to design specs, assembling piping, and ensuring safety and compliance on landfill sites.

The position requires operating a Soilmec drill rig, supervising a crew of 2–4, and training new staff. Travel and extended shifts are common; lodging is provided by the company.