Landfill Gas Technician

Safely operate, monitor, and perform maintenance on Landfill Gas Collection and Gas Treatment equipment to ensure its ability to operate safely & efficiently.

 

Pay: $28-32/hour

Benefits:

• 15 days of paid time off

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options

• Health Savings Account with employer match option

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%

• Supplemental health plans through Aflac

• Employer paid basic life insurance

• Employee paid short-term disability option

• Employer-paid long-term disability

• Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program

• 7 paid holidays annually

Key Responsibilities:
• Diagnose operational difficulties and notify Leachate System Supervisor and/or operations manager. May be required to make repairs to the Leachate System and Pneumatic Pumps
a. Monitoring the collection field for proper concentration levels
b. Complete necessary repairs to the collection system
c. PM and repair gas conditioning equipment (if needed)
• Perform routine maintenance including pulling, cleaning, and reinstalling pneumatic pumps; monitor liquid levels and cycle counts; conduct system inspections including air relief valves, condensate sumps, and forcemain checks; and maintain accurate pump inventory and maintenance records.
• Complete reports, environmental agency records, order parts and perform other administrative duties as required.
a. Gas collection field data
b. Start-up, Shut down & Maintenance logs
c. Daily Plant Operational condition logs
d. Calibrate and log monitoring equipment (if needed)
• Assist in the review of mechanical write-ups on equipment and coordinate repair schedule.
• Maintain safe working conditions and compliance with all safety regulations.
• Must be available for On-Call response to system emergencies
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
• Assist in the training and orientation of new employees.
• Maintain a working knowledge of and keep up with the latest technology through the use of technical manuals and the attendance of technical training seminars and testing.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Knowledge, experience and ability to repair and maintain tools, equipment and machinery required
• Previous experience in related mechanical, electrical or industrial field strongly desired

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Expertise in the operation and maintenance of pneumatic or hydraulic pumping equipment

• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Demonstrate ability to follow detailed instructions, work independently and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to understand and effectively use repair and parts manuals written in English.
• Ability to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform job.
• Will be required to be on call nights and weekends.

Physical/Mental Demands:
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.
• Continuous concentrated mental and visual attention required.
• Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent physical effort including handling tools and equipment required.
• Frequently lift/push/pull up to 100 pounds.

Working Conditions:
• Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles.
• Work environment is usually loud.
• Will be required to be on call nights and weekends.

 

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [email protected]

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.