Environmental Technician- Landfill
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 also conducts or assists with environmental sampling, performs landfill surveying as required, and prepares and submits required system reporting data. Work must be performed safely and efficiently, in accordance with company policies and applicable requirements. Other job-related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience working at a site regulated by OSHA.
- Good time management skills to complete assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
- Good communication skills, including the ability to communicate operating issues effectively to management.
- Good follow-through; adheres to the work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.
- Ability to adhere to company policies and rules and promote company safety standards.
- Honesty and trustworthiness.
- Pride in work and a commitment to achieving goals.
Responsibilities
- Conduct or assist with environmental sampling, including groundwater, surface water, air quality, and gas migration sampling.
- Measure and record gas levels in landfill well fields and boundary probes to support compliance with safety regulations and federal and state requirements.
- Troubleshoot and correct landfill gas extraction system issues, reporting 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 applicable safety regulations and 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
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
