Environmental Technician

Republic Services • Lamar, MO

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About The Position

The Environmental Technician is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of landfill gas extraction systems, leachate collection systems, and 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 may conduct or assist with environmental sampling, including groundwater, surface water, air quality, and gas migration. The position also involves measuring and recording landfill gas levels, troubleshooting gas extraction and leachate systems, performing landfill surveys, and preparing required reports. Work must be completed 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, promote company safety standards, and work with honesty and trustworthiness.
• Takes pride in work and strives to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct or assist with environmental sampling, which may include groundwater, surface water, air quality, and gas migration.
• Measure and record gas levels in landfill well fields and at boundary probes to support compliance with safety regulations and federal and state requirements.
• Troubleshoot and correct landfill gas extraction system issues, and 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 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 and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employee discount programs
• Retirement plan with a company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

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