Field Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description

We are hiring for a field technician that will be supporting our operations and maintenance efforts at a landfill gas site. Analyzation of landfill well data in an proprietary data collection system. Duties include wellfield reading and tuning, SEMs and probes, and flare checks. Will have a company vehicle after 2 months of training at similar sites close by.

Skills

Landfill, Landfill gas, Environmental engineering, Data entry, Hazwoper, Environmental field, Environmental testing, Field sampling, Data collection

Top Skills Details

Field work experience in a civil, environmental, utility environment or similar

Mechanically minded and experience in an mechanical, HVAC, or military environment

Clean Driving Record, company does run a Motor Vehicle Report

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Landfill gas tuning and reading experience is a plus

40HR HAZWOPER is required- if you do not have one company will get you certified.

Pipe fusion/pipe welding is a plus

Working Environment

Will train for 2 months and sites between Westminster to Baltimore, then will go to "home" site in Rockville, MD. This is a landfill where we have a gas collection system and are responsible for monitoring and tuning the wellfield. This is a maintenance/field tech role with independent responsibility and self-accountability. Will report to a Superintendent and manages 11 sites in the region. Will receive a company truck and fuel card once onsite at "home" location.

Benefits

Benefits through Blue Cross Blue Shield, 401K, weekly pay, 7 holidays, and 80 hours of PTO provided at 6 months. Employee-owned company with incredible culture of partnership and growth.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gaithersburg, MD.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $24.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Gaithersburg,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.

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