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Job Title: Landfill Gas Technician
Job Description
We are seeking an Field Technician to support our monitoring and maintenance work at a client site (M-F). The role involves gathering landfill well data using an gas analyzer/meter, maintaining pumps by pulling, rebuilding, troubleshooting, and replacing them, and managing SEMs (surface emission monitoring). The technician will have access to company equipment and vehicles.
Responsibilities
- Analyze landfill well data using a data tracking system.
- Perform pump maintenance including pulling, rebuilding, troubleshooting, and replacing.
- Read and tune landfill gas systems (we will train!).
- Manage SEMs effectively.
- Ensure accurate data collection and entry.
- Conduct field sampling and environmental testing.
Essential Skills
- Experience working in an outdoor worksite in an environmental or civil capacity.
- Data entry proficiency.
- Mechanical experience.
- Knowledge of landfill gas tuning and reading is a plus, but not required.
- OSHA 40HR HAZWOPER certification is a plus.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- ISCO pipe fusion certification is a plus.
- Experience with data collection in the environmental field.
Work Environment
The technician will work across three landfill gas sites, including Johnston, RI, and two additional landfill sites within an hour's drive. The company is the largest environmental engineering firm supporting landfill gas projects across the US. It is employee-owned, offering financial growth as the company expands through an ESOP program. The company culture prioritizes safety and puts people first
Pay and Benefits
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Halifax,MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $23 - $24