Landfill Gas Technician

Front Range Landfill, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a Landfill Gas Technician to support our landfills in the greater Denver Metro, based in Erie, CO! This role will be a combination of managing the landfill gas extraction systems as well as environmental compliance needs. The schedule will be Monday-Friday with occasional weekend work and on-call responsibilities.

This position is a great stepping-stone into our Landfill Environmental Engineering team or Landfill Management Training program! We offer competitive pay, great benefits, a 401k match and paid time off.

Compensation: $75,000-$85,000

Duties and Responsibilities

• Individual must have the ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Assist in installing gas collection wells, pipes, and other infrastructure.
• Use Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) piping materials and associated equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on gas collection system.
• Monitor extraction points within the gas collection system to ensure that gas collection systems comply with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Calibrate and operate data collection equipment.
• Collect and manage data entry from gas collection system.
• Assist in troubleshooting and diagnosing issues within the gas collection system.
• Perform general maintenance around the landfill and gas collection system.
• Inspect and monitor gas collection flares, blower skids and other associated equipment.
• Operate and maintain liquid management system pumps within the gas collection system.
• Assist with other environmental compliance duties as needed.

Work environment

• Required to work outdoors approximately 60-70% of each workday.
• Work involves exposure to dirt, odors, noise, and weather extremes.
• Required to traverse rough terrain daily.
• Requires physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
• Required to use personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure that all work complies with Company safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Completed coursework or degree in areas of Environmental Science, Engineering, Construction Management, or similar preferred
• Previous gas experience preferred
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and procedures.
• Available for on-call response to gas system operations.
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
• Ability to relocate may be required for future promotional opportunities.

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, short term and long 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.