LFG Environmental Technician — Field Operations

WM; Moody (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

WM is seeking a Landfill Gas Technician I to operate and maintain landfill gas collection and control systems (GCCS) under the Gas Operations Manager. The role focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance and optimizing GCCS performance at the site.

You will calibrate data devices, collect wellfield data, perform preventative maintenance, manage liquid systems and piping, and be available for on-call responses. Training on WM GCCS will be provided and safety rules apply.

Qualifications

• No experience required for the role.
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license is required.
• Preferred: fieldwork, mechanical or environmental training, data logging, and piping experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain GCCS to ensure regulatory compliance and optimize performance.
• Calibrate, operate and maintain data collection devices for LFG collection.
• Collect and manage wellfield data and environmental monitoring information.
• Implement the GCCS preventative maintenance plan.
• Operate liquid management system pumps and troubleshoot liquid levels.
• Perform valve/vacuum adjustments and data interpretation for the wellfield.
• Work with PVC or HDPE piping materials and related equipment.
• Complete WM Landfill Gas Technician I Training.
• Follow health and safety requirements and protocols.
• Be available for on-call responses to GCCS malfunctions.

Skills

No experience required

Field operations

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn GCCS

Education

Technical or trade school training

Job description

WM is seeking a Landfill Gas Technician I to operate and maintain landfill gas collection and control systems (GCCS) under the Gas Operations Manager. The role focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance and optimizing GCCS performance at the site.

You will calibrate data devices, collect wellfield data, perform preventative maintenance, manage liquid systems and piping, and be available for on-call responses. Training on WM GCCS will be provided and safety rules apply.