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About the Role

This position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of landfill gas collection and control systems (GCCS) to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and optimize performance.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain GCCS in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Calibrate, operate, and maintain electronic data collection devices.
Collect and manage data entry from wellfield extraction and environmental monitoring locations.
Implement the GCCS preventative maintenance plan.
Operate and maintain liquid management system pumps, troubleshooting and determining liquid levels.
Perform wellfield valve/vacuum adjustments, data collection, and maintenance.
Interpret data from wellfield operations.
Use PVC or HDPE piping materials and associated equipment for piping maintenance.
Complete the WM Landfill Gas Technician I Training.
Develop a basic understanding of environmental regulations related to GCCS operations.
Develop the ability to work within an environmentally regulated industry.
Follow job-related health and safety requirements and procedures.
Be available for on-call response to GCCS related malfunction events.

Requirements

No experience required.
Possess a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
Ability to work independently in field environments with minimal supervision.
Must have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative for potential air travel or federal property access.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude.
Prior experience in mechanical maintenance.
Troubleshooting systems with pumps, motors, or pneumatic equipment.
Fundamental knowledge of computer data entry and interpretation.
Working knowledge of gas collection systems, pumps, blowers, or flare systems.
Experience working with Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) or High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) piping and components.
Experience using data logging systems.

Location

On-site

Work Type

Full-time
On-call

Experience Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Technical or trade school training in environmental science, mechanical systems, instrumentation, or a related field is preferred.

Salary/Compensations

$24.52 - $26 per hour

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Stock purchase plan
Company matching on 401(k)
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Paid personal days

About the Company

WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions.
Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity.
The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada.
With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals.
WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America.
WM is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials.
WM is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas-to-electricity plants in North America.
WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America.
Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe.

Equal Opportunity

WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.