Landfill Gas Technician

Actalent; Andalusia (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck

Fuel card

PPE provided

Boots provided

Tools provided

Daily per diem

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Landfill Gas Technician for field-based operation and maintenance of landfill gas wellfields in Andalusia, AL. You will monitor wells with gas analyzers, perform pump pulling and routine maintenance, and collect environmental data in outdoor conditions.

As part of the growing landfill gas group, you will receive on-the-job training, work with safety protocols, and have opportunities for progression into leadership roles within the team.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in landfill gas, environmental field work, or related outdoor mechanical role.
• Mechanical aptitude with tools, pumps, and piping systems.
• Experience in outdoor field roles, preferably with mechanical tasks or equipment operation.
• Ability to perform field sampling and accurate data collection in varying weather and site conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures and safety protocols.
• Willingness to travel to multiple landfill sites within a defined radius on a regular basis.
• Capacity to work safely around environmental and hazardous materials following training and guidelines.
• HAZWOPER certification supported or in progress; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain landfill gas wellfields daily.
• Monitor wells using gas analyzers to optimize performance.
• Conduct field sampling and collect environmental/operational data.
• Perform pump pulling and maintenance.
• Carry out surface emissions monitoring per site procedures.
• Assist with pipe installation and basic mechanical repairs.
• Document field activities and measurements using procedures.
• Travel to landfills within a ~2 hour radius, Mon–Fri.
• Follow safety protocols (HAZWOPER/OSHA) and wear PPE.
• Collaborate with team to troubleshoot field issues.
• Support environmental testing and hazardous materials monitoring.
• Maintain company vehicle and tools in good condition.
• Participate in training to grow into leadership roles.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Outdoor field work

Field sampling

Attention to detail

Willingness to travel

HAZWOPER training

Pumps & piping systems

Safety protocols

Tools

Gas analyzers

Pumps

Piping systems

Field instruments

HDPE pipe fusion

Heavy equipment

Job description

Job Title: Landfill Gas Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a mechanically skilled individual to join a growing landfill gas team responsible for the operation and maintenance of landfill gas wellfields. In this role, you monitor and tune the wellfield using gas analyzers, perform pump pulling and maintenance, conduct surface emissions monitoring, and support field sampling and data collection. If you do not have prior landfill gas experience, you will receive comprehensive on-the-job training from the onsite team.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operation and maintenance activities on landfill gas wellfields.
• Monitor and tune landfill gas wells using gas analyzers and other field instruments to optimize system performance.
• Conduct field sampling and collect accurate environmental and operational data in outdoor conditions.
• Carry out pump pulling, inspection, and maintenance tasks to ensure reliable system operation.
• Perform surface emissions monitoring and related environmental checks in accordance with site procedures.
• Assist with pipe installation, basic mechanical repairs, and maintenance of landfill gas infrastructure.
• Use established procedures and checklists to document field activities, findings, and measurements.
• Travel to various landfill sites within approximately a two-hour radius to perform onsite duties Monday through Friday.
• Follow all safety protocols, including HAZWOPER and OSHA guidelines, and use provided PPE and tools correctly.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot mechanical and environmental issues in the field.
• Support environmental testing and hazardous materials monitoring as needed.
• Maintain company vehicle, tools, and equipment in clean, safe, and working condition.
• Participate in ongoing training and development to grow into more advanced and leadership responsibilities within the landfill gas group.

Essential Skills

• 03 years of experience in landfill gas, environmental field work, or a closely related outdoor mechanical role.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, including comfort working with tools, pumps, and piping systems.
• Experience working in outdoor field roles, preferably involving mechanical tasks or equipment operation.
• Ability to perform field sampling and accurate data collection in varying weather and site conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures and safety protocols.
• Willingness to travel to multiple landfill sites within a defined radius on a regular basis.
• Capacity to work safely around environmental and hazardous materials following training and guidelines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification; if you do not currently hold this certification, you will be supported to obtain it.
• Any experience with HDPE pipe fusion is a plus.
• Experience operating heavy equipment is a plus.
• Prior environmental or hazardous testing experience is an advantage.
• Previous HAZWOPER training or related safety certifications are beneficial.
• Experience in maintenance repairs, pipe installation, or similar mechanical work is desirable.
• Military Experience or similar structured field experience is considered a plus.
• Experience managing travel and expense processes for field assignments is helpful.
• Interest in growing into leadership roles within a newly formed landfill gas group.

Work Environment

This role is field-based and primarily outdoors, with regular travel directly to various landfills within roughly a two-hour radius Monday through Friday. You will be home most evenings and every weekend. A company truck, fuel card, personal protective equipment, boots, and all tools required to perform field duties are provided. Occasional overnight travel may be required, and these trips include a paid daily per diem. You will work within a newly formed landfill gas group that is part of an established civil engineering organization, offering a ground-floor opportunity with room to grow and advance. The environment emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands‑on mechanical and environmental work at active landfill sites.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Andalusia, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long‑term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Andalusia, AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Andalusia,AL.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News‑Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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