Wm
Leading provider of comprehensive waste management services across North America.
Environmental Technician (Landfill Gas)
Operate and maintain landfill gas collection systems to ensure compliance and performance.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Landfill Gas Technician I reports to the Gas Operations Manager and is responsible for operating and maintaining the landfill gas collection and control system (GCCS). The GCCS includes extraction wells, piping, and gas conveyance equipment, and its proper operation ensures compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. Key duties include calibrating and maintaining electronic data collection devices, managing data entry from wellfield and monitoring sites, and executing the preventative maintenance plan. The technician also troubleshoots liquid management pumps, adjusts wellfield valves and vacuums, performs piping maintenance using PVC or HDPE materials, completes required training, follows health and safety procedures, and remains on‑call for system malfunctions. • Operate and maintain landfill gas collection and control systems (GCCS) to ensure regulatory compliance. • Calibrate and upkeep electronic data collection devices for optimal LFG extraction. • Collect, enter, and interpret data from wellfield extraction and environmental monitoring locations. • Implement and follow the GCCS preventative maintenance plan. • Troubleshoot and maintain liquid management system pumps and adjust wellfield valves/vacuum. • Perform maintenance on PVC and HDPE piping materials and associated equipment. • Provide on‑call response to GCCS malfunction events.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸system operation
- ▸data calibration
- ▸data management
- ▸preventive maintenance
- ▸pump troubleshoot
- ▸pipe maintenance
What You Bring
Required qualifications are a valid, unrestricted driver’s license. Preferred qualifications include experience in environmental fieldwork or related trades, knowledge of gas collection systems, pumps, blowers, flares, PVC/HDPE piping, data logging, and a mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting equipment, as well as the ability to work independently in field conditions. The role involves both indoor gas‑plant work and outdoor field work in various weather conditions, requiring physical stamina and adherence to health and safety standards. • Complete WM Landfill Gas Technician I training and adhere to health and safety procedures. • Maintain a valid, unrestricted driver’s license. • Possess experience in environmental fieldwork, construction, electrical, mechanical, or related hands‑on environments. • Demonstrate knowledge of gas collection systems, pumps, blowers, or flare systems. • Experience with PVC or HDPE piping and components. • Proficiency with data logging systems and computer data entry/interpretation. • Show mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting pumps, motors, and pneumatic equipment. • Work independently in field environments with minimal supervision.
Requirements
- ▸driver’s license
- ▸data logging
- ▸pvc/hdpe
- ▸gas systems
- ▸mechanical aptitude
- ▸field experience
Benefits
WM offers a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, a stock purchase plan, 401(k) match, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. WM is North America’s largest waste‑management and environmental‑solutions provider, committed to equal employment opportunity and supporting employee safety and growth. • Receive a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
Work Environment
Field