Environmental Technician (Landfill Gas)

About the Role

This position reports to the Gas Operations Manager and is responsible for operating and maintaining landfill gas collection and control systems (GCCS). The GCCS includes extraction wells, piping, and gas conveyance equipment, with collected gas combusted in a flare. Proper operation ensures compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. The role involves work both inside the gas plant and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including inclement weather, heat, and humidity. • Properly operate and maintain GCCS in a timely and cost‑effective manner to ensure regulatory compliance and optimize performance. • Calibrate, operate and maintain sensitive electronic data collection devices to optimize LFG collection from the wellfield. • Collect and manage data entry from wellfield extraction and environmental monitoring locations. • Implement the GCCS preventative maintenance plan. • Operate and maintain liquid management system pneumatic or electric pumps, troubleshoot and determine liquid levels within containment structures and LFG wells. • Perform wellfield valve/vacuum adjustments, data collection and maintenance; interpret data. • Use PVC or HDPE piping materials and associated equipment to perform piping maintenance. • Develop basic understanding of environmental regulations related to GCCS operations and work within an environmentally regulated industry. • Follow job‑related health and safety requirements and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸gccs operation
• ▸device calibration
• ▸data collection
• ▸pump maintenance
• ▸valve adjustment
• ▸piping maintenance

What You Bring

WM is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations during the hiring process; the role may require a REAL ID for air travel or access to federal property. • Complete the WM Landfill Gas Technician I Training. • Be available for on‑call response to GCCS‑related malfunction events. • Valid and unrestricted driver’s license. • Experience in environmental fieldwork, construction, electrical, mechanical, or other hands‑on work environments. • Working knowledge of gas collection systems, pumps, blowers, or flare systems. • Technical or trade school training in environmental science, mechanical systems, instrumentation, or a related field. • Experience with PVC or HDPE piping and components. • Experience using data logging systems. • Mechanical aptitude or prior experience in mechanical maintenance, including troubleshooting pumps, motors, or pneumatic equipment. • Fundamental knowledge of computer data entry and interpretation. • Ability to work independently in field environments with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• ▸landfill gas
• ▸driver’s license
• ▸gas systems
• ▸pvc piping
• ▸data logging
• ▸mechanical aptitude

Benefits

WM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health coverage, retirement plans, and paid time off, with specifics varying by site. • Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, stock purchase plan, 401(k) match, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.

Work Environment

Field