Environmental Technician

Landfill TechnicianThe Environmental Technician works at a landfill site performing a variety of hands-on labor tasks, preventative maintenance, and equipment support in an outdoor, industrial environment. This role supports day-to-day landfill operations by maintaining pumps, moving materials, and accurately recording operational data while working safely in changing weather and field conditions.ResponsibilitiesPerform general labor duties around the landfill, including digging ditches, moving materials, and supporting daily site operations.Conduct preventative maintenance on pumps and related equipment to ensure reliable operation.Perform basic repairs on pumps and other site equipment as needed using hand tools and established procedures.Use basic hand tools safely and effectively for maintenance, repair, and general labor tasks.Read pump gauges and other monitoring devices, accurately record readings, and report any abnormal conditions.Support environmental and waste-handling activities as directed by site leadership.Work safely on slopes and uneven terrain, following all site safety rules and procedures.Operate or assist with heavy equipment such as excavators, skid steers, and haul trucks if qualified and as assigned.Travel to other landfill or project sites as needed, sometimes for multiple days during the week, to support operations.Work overtime, including longer days and occasional weekends, when operational needs require it.Essential SkillsAt least 2 years of general labor experience in a physically demanding role.At least 2 years of experience using basic hand tools in a construction, industrial, or similar environment.Experience working in the construction industry or in a transferable skilled trade, yard work, heavy equipment operation, farming, landfill operations, waste removal, environmental field work, remediation, or wastewater-related work.Experience working outside in all weather conditions and in dirty, odor-prone environments.Ability to read pumps and gauges and accurately record information.Ability to perform manual labor, including digging, lifting, and moving materials throughout the workday.Comfort working on slopes and uneven ground.Willingness to travel to other sites during the week as needed.Willingness to work overtime, including up to 40-60 hours per week when required.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with heavy equipment such as excavators, skid steers, and haul trucks.Experience in environmental or waste-related work, including landfill, remediation, wastewater, or similar fields.Experience in farming, construction, or other manual labor roles that demonstrate strong physical work capability.Familiarity with Hazwoper, environmental field work, or waste remediation is a plus.Mechanical aptitude for basic equipment repair and maintenance.Ability to travel to other landfill or project sites, including locations such as Cleveland, TN and Fort Payne, AL, for short assignments during the week.Why Work Here?Employees receive a strong mix of time-off benefits, financial incentives, and growth opportunities. Team members earn 20 hours of paid time off each quarter starting the quarter after hire, along with holiday pay for major holidays while on contract. Raises are evaluated and offered based on performance, including a review after six months. The organization supports travel assignments with paid lodging and structured per diem for meals and incidental expenses, and offers the chance to work at multiple sites, broadening experience and skills.Work EnvironmentThis role is based at a landfill, which is a dirty environment with noticeable odors and outdoor industrial conditions. The work is performed outdoors 100% of the time in varying weather and on uneven, sloped terrain. Typical hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with the possibility of longer days and occasional weekends depending on operational needs. Contractors commonly work between 40 and 60 hours per week, including overtime. The position may require travel to other landfill or project sites for short assignments during the week, typically ranging from two days up to a full workweek, without overnight stays over weekends. Lodging is provided during travel, and when meals are not provided, a structured per diem is available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and incidental expenses. The environment involves working around heavy equipment such as excavators, skid steers, and haul trucks, and requires appropriate outdoor work attire suitable for dirty and physically demanding conditions.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Murfreesboro, TN.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Murfreesboro, TN.