Landfill Gas Technician

Actalent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability benefits

HSA

Transportation benefits

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Landfill Gas Technician to join our field team. The role focuses on analyzing landfill well data with an eTools system, performing pump maintenance, and tuning landfill gas systems.

Two months of comprehensive on-site training across multiple sites will precede relocation to a home site in Rockville, MD. This contract-to-hire role offers ESOP benefits and growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience working in outdoor environments.
• Background in field work and mechanical aptitude; military experience welcomed.
• Data entry proficiency.
• OSHA 40 HAZWOPER certification is a plus (we will pay to certify).
• Experience in environmental fieldwork and testing is a plus.
• Field sampling experience.
• Mechanical experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze landfill well data using an eTools system.
• Perform pump maintenance: pulling, rebuilding, troubleshooting, and replacement.
• Read and tune landfill gas systems.
• Conduct Surface Emissions Monitoring (SEMs) and probe readings.
• Utilize company equipment and vehicles for tasks.

Skills

Outdoor work

Field work

Mechanical aptitude

Data entry

OSHA 40 HAZWOPER (cert)

Military experience welcomed

DS/SC data collection

Tools

eTools system

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Landfill Gas Technician

We are seeking a dedicated Field Technician to join our team and support our Landfill Gas Operations and Maintenance (O&M) efforts. This role involves analyzing landfill well data using an eTools system and performing various maintenance tasks. You will have access to company equipment and vehicles as part of your duties. You will receive dedicated training and development to learn and advance within this role.

Responsibilities

• Analyze landfill well data using an eTools system.
• Perform pump maintenance, including pulling, rebuilding, troubleshooting, and replacing.
• Conduct reading and tuning of landfill gas systems.
• Perform Surface Emissions Monitoring (SEMs) and probe readings.
• Utilize company equipment and vehicles for tasks.

Essential Skills

• Experience working in an outdoor environment.
• Background in field work, mechanical aptitude, prior Military experience is welcomed.
• Data entry proficiency.
• OSHA 40 HAZWOPER certification is a plus. If you don't have one we will pay for you to get certified.
• Experience in environmental fieldwork and testing is a plus
• Field sampling experience.
• Mechanical experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• ISCO pipe fusion certification is a plus.
• Ability to collect and analyze data effectively.

Work Environment

You will receive training for two months at various landfill sites between Westminster, MD, and Baltimore, MD. Then you will move to your "home" site in Rockville, MD. Join a supportive and safety-focused company culture. Benefit from an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and grow financially as the company expands. Work with the largest environmental engineering firm that supports landfill gas projects across the United States.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gaithersburg, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $24.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Gaithersburg,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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