Landfill Gas Technician
Company: Waste Management
Location: Omaha
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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Job Description:
I. Job Summary This position reports to the Gas Operations
Manager and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of
landfill gas collection and control systems (GCCS). The GCCS
consists of a series of extraction points known as wells,
interconnected via piping. The collected gas is transported using
gas conveyance equipment (such as a fan or blower). Landfill gas
(LFG) collected by this extraction system from the landfills
wellfield is combusted within a flare. Proper operation of the GCCS
is required to comply with various State and Federal environmental
regulations. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The
individual must have the ability to work independently without
direct supervision. An individual must be able to perform the
following essential duties satisfactorily. Other minor duties may
be assigned and vary by location. Properly operate and maintain
GCCS in a timely and cost-effective manner to ensure regulatory
compliance and optimize performance. GCCS operation and maintenance
includes: Calibrate, operate and maintain sensitive electronic data
collection devices necessary to optimize LFG collection from the
wellfield. Collect and manage data entry from wellfield extraction
and environmental monitoring locations. Implement the GCCS
preventative maintenance plan. Operate and maintain liquid
management system pneumatic or electric driven pumps (troubleshoot
and determine liquid levels within liquid containment structures
and or LFG collection wells). Perform wellfield valve/vacuum
adjustments, data collection and maintenance; interpret data Use
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) or High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) piping
materials and associated equipment to perform maintenance on piping
materials. Complete the WM Landfill Gas Technician I Training.
Develop basic understanding of environmental regulations related to
GCCS operations and develop the ability to work within an
environmentally regulated industry. Follow job related health and
safety requirements and procedures Available for on-call response
to GCCS related malfunction event(s). III. Supervisory
Responsibilities This job has no supervisory duties. IV.
Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of
the qualifications necessary to perform the job. A. Education and
Experience Education: Not required. Experience: No prior work
experience required. B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or
Other Requirements Valid and unrestricted drivers license C. Other
Knowledge, Skills or Abilities 18 years of age or greater V. Work
Environment Key points regarding the environmental demands and work
environment are listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job
functions. Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity
(such as keyboarding, monitoring device use, machine operation,
etc.) most of the workday Required to exert physical effort in
handling objects up to 60 pounds: on occasion Required to work
outdoors approximately 80% of each workday, work involves exposure
to dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements.
Required to walk over steep and rough terrain for considerable
distances daily Required to wear personal protective equipment
(safety glasses, hardhat, safety boots, safety vest, personal
multi-gas monitor, etc.) in accordance with company Health and
Safety standards Benefits At Waste Management, each eligible
employee receives a competitive total compensation package
including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term
Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on
401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays,
and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. If
this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for,
please click "Apply.
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