Landfill Gas Systems Technician – GCCS Operations

WM; Ball Ground (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

WM is seeking a Landfill Gas Technician I to support the operation and maintenance of GCCS at Ball Ground. The role reports to the Gas Operations Manager and focuses on safe, compliant, and efficient gas collection from the landfill wells.

The responsibilities include calibrating data collection devices, managing field data, performing preventative maintenance, and operating pumps and piping. A valid driver’s license is required, and the role demands independence in outdoor work with on‑call

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
• Preferred: experience in environmental fieldwork, construction, electrical, mechanical, or other hands‑on work environments.
• 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 maintenance experience with pumps, motors, or pneumatic equipment.
• Basic data entry and interpretation skills.
• Ability to work independently in field environments with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Properly operate and maintain GCCS in a timely and cost-effective manner to ensure regulatory compliance and optimize performance.
• Calibrate, operate and maintain 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 pumps; troubleshoot liquid levels.
• Perform wellfield valve/vacuum adjustments, data collection and maintenance; interpret data.
• Use PVC or 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).

Skills

Fieldwork experience

Mechanical aptitude

Data logging

Independent worker

Driver's license

Education

Technical/trade school training

Instrumentation knowledge

Tools

PVC piping

HDPE piping

Pumps and blowers

Gas flare systems

Job description

WM is seeking a Landfill Gas Technician I to support the operation and maintenance of GCCS at Ball Ground. The role reports to the Gas Operations Manager and focuses on safe, compliant, and efficient gas collection from the landfill wells.

The responsibilities include calibrating data collection devices, managing field data, performing preventative maintenance, and operating pumps and piping. A valid driver’s license is required, and the role demands independence in outdoor work with on‑call