Landfill Gas Technician

@ Waste Connections
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Landfill Gas Technician

Maryland Heights, MO
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

Champ Landfill, part of Waste Connections, seeks a Landfill Gas Technician in St. Louis. Join a growing team, perform maintenance, system monitoring, and infrastructure work in a dynamic environment with benefits.

Requirements

  • Experience in landfill gas systems
  • Ability to work independently
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Available for on-call response
  • Physical ability for heavy lifting

Qualifications

  • Related landfill gas operations experience
  • Adherence to safety policies
  • Work outdoors in various weather
  • Comfort with physical work
  • Ability to work in rough terrain

Full job description

Champ Landfill, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a Landfill Gas Technician to join the team in St. Louis, MO!

The schedule will be Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays. Start time 6 am working 8-10 hours per day.

Waste Connections offers $25-$27 per hour, great family benefits, a 401k match and paid time off.

Waste Connections has many stable opportunities for qualified and motivated individuals who want to be part of a dynamic organization. We provide competitive benefits and lots of room for individual growth as the company expands. Because we operate with a highly decentralized structure, we look for individuals who are energetic and have individual initiative and creativity. Join us and be a part of a winning team!

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Individual must have the ability to work independently without direct supervision.
  • Assist in installing gas collection wells, pipes, and other infrastructure.
  • Use Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) piping materials and associated equipment.
  • Perform routine maintenance and repairs on gas collection system.
  • Monitor extraction points within the gas collection system to ensure that gas collection systems comply with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
  • Calibrate and operate data collection equipment.
  • Collect and manage data entry from gas collection system.
  • Assist in troubleshooting and diagnosing issues within the gas collection system.
  • Perform general maintenance around the landfill and gas collection system.
  • Inspect and monitor gas collection flares, blower skids and other associated equipment.
  • Operate and maintain liquid management system pumps within the gas collection system.

Work environment

  • Required to work outdoors approximately 90% of each workday.
  • Work involves exposure to dirt, odors, noise, and weather extremes.
  • Required to traverse rough terrain daily.
  • Requires physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
  • Required to use personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure that all work complies with Company safety regulations.

Qualifications

  • Ability to adhere to Company policies and procedures.
  • Previous experience that is related to Landfill Gas System operations.
  • Available for on-call response to gas system operations.
  • Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Waste Connections is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to disability or protected veteran status. #ACMaintenance

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