Landfill Gas Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Landfill Gas Technician Job Description

We are seeking a landfill gas technician to support our Operations & Maintenance (O&M) efforts. This role involves extensive travel in a company vehicle to various landfills primarily within Texas and Louisiana, with potential travel to surrounding states. The main task is performing Surface Emissions Monitoring (SEM), which requires walking a serpentine path on landfills in uneven conditions to check for emissions levels. Monitoring is required monthly to quarterly, and the position includes a company truck and per diem for overnight stays.

• Travel to various landfill sites primarily in Texas and Louisiana to perform Surface Emissions Monitoring (SEM).
• Walk serpentine paths on landfills, navigating uneven terrain with tall grass, to monitor emissions.
• Conduct data collection and environmental testing as part of landfill gas management.
• Maintain a clean driving record as a company vehicle will be provided.

• Experience in landfill operations and landfill gas management.
• Proficiency in environmental engineering and data entry.
• Familiarity with Environmental testing and field sampling.
• Mechanical experience and Surface Emissions Monitoring (SEM) experience.

• Experience traveling and working in outdoor environments with extensive walking, such as in military, landfill, or field service roles.
• A clean driving record is essential; a three-year Motor Vehicle Report will be required.
• Landfill gas experience is considered a plus.

This role involves extensive travel within Texas, Louisiana, and surrounding states to perform SEM tasks at various landfill sites. The job requires working in outdoor environments with a lot of walking over uneven terrains. The company provides a supportive work culture focused on safety and personal growth, with benefits such as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 21, 2026.

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