Environmental Technician

Republic Services • Lamar, MO

20d

About The Position

The Environmental Technician is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of landfill gas extraction systems, leachate collection systems, and other related systems at Republic Services landfills. The role monitors these systems and ensures work complies with safety regulations and applicable federal and state requirements.

The technician conducts or assists with environmental sampling, including groundwater, surface water, air quality, and gas migration; measures and records gas levels in landfill well fields and boundary probes; troubleshoots landfill gas extraction and leachate systems; performs landfill surveying as needed; and prepares and submits required reporting data. The technician must perform work safely and efficiently and may take on other job-related duties as required.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience working at an OSHA-regulated site.
• Good time management skills to complete assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
• Good communication skills, including the ability to communicate operating issues effectively to management.
• Ability to follow through, adhere to the work schedule, and address challenges as they arise.
• Ability to adhere to company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and demonstrate honesty and trustworthiness.
• Pride in work and commitment to achieving goals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct or assist with environmental sampling, including groundwater, surface water, air quality, and gas migration.
• Measure and record gas levels in landfill well fields and at probes along the landfill boundary to monitor compliance with safety regulations and federal and state requirements.
• Troubleshoot and correct landfill gas extraction system issues; report more complicated issues to management for timely correction.
• Manage and troubleshoot the leachate system to ensure it operates in accordance with safety standards and federal and state regulations.
• Perform landfill surveying activities as required.
• Prepare and submit required reporting data related to landfill gas extraction, leachate, and other related systems.
• Perform responsibilities safely and efficiently, adhering to safety regulations and applicable federal and state requirements.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage
• Dental plans
• Vision coverage
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount programs
• Retirement plan with a company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed