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NOW HIRING LANDFILL GAS TECHNICIAN ASAP! ( SLD Landfill Punta Gorda FL)

Waste Connections

Punta Gorda, FLFull-time$25–30/hrSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$25–30/hr
Location
Punta Gorda, FL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Waste Connections is hiring a Landfill Gas Technician for the SLD Landfill team in Punta Gorda, Florida. The role involves shift work, including nights, weekdays, and weekends, an approximately 50-hour workweek, and on-call duties. The technician maintains landfill gas and H2S scrubber systems, performs inspections and repairs, monitors gas, and supports regulatory compliance. The posting lists hourly pay of $25 to $30, depending on experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Procedure FollowingOutdoor WorkLifting 50 LbsDocument InterpretationHand ToolsPower ToolsForklift OperationMan-Lift OperationMechanical ProficiencyField InstrumentsData CollectionData InterpretationReport PreparationTechnical Instruction InterpretationEnvironmental Site AssessmentsEnvironmental RemediationEnvironmental Audits

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Waste Connections is looking for a Landfill Gas Technician to join the SLD Landfill t eam in Punta Gorda, FL.

This position will involve shift work, including nights, weekdays and weekends. Approximately 50-hour work week. On-Call! Plus year round OT.

Pay range $25 to $30 an hour DOE

Responsibilities include:

  • Ensure landfill gas and H2S scrubber systems remain in compliance with all Federal, State and local laws and regulations.

  • Perform routine system inspections and repairs on the landfill and treatment facility.

  • Operate a Human Machine Interface (HMI) on a landfill gas treatment plant control system.

  • Work with Region Engineer and Landfill Manager to ensure compliance.

  • Maintain relationships with landfill employees as well as consultants, vendors, and customers generating industrial waste.

  • Assist in landfill environmental reviews and audits.

  • Use gas analyzers, equipment, probes, instruments to monitor gas and H2S on machines and in the field.

  • Performing maintenance on pneumatic, electrical and other types of pumps, switches, etc.

Position Requirements:

  • Ability to follow established procedures with minimal amount of direct supervision.

  • Work outdoors for most of the day. Be willing to perform a variety of tasks on any given day.

  • Ability to handle objects up to 50 lbs.

  • Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, contracts, federal, state and local regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

  • Experience operating hand, power tools, forklift (telehandler), and man-lift.

  • Provide on-call response to the system. Maintain a good attitude and a hard work ethic.

  • Must be mechanically proficient in a variety of systems and field instruments.

  • Ability to collect data, interpret data and draw valid conclusions. Ability to prepare reports at the state or local levels.

  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

  • VETERANS are encouraged to apply.

I deal candidates will possess:

  • Experience with environmental site assessments and remediation

  • Experience with environmental audits

If you have any problems filling out the application call Pete Carreon at 832-510-5681

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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