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Field Technician I

SCS Engineers
SCS Engineers Salary
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/25/2025
A Field Technician operates and manages gas migration control/recovery systems including gas well monitoring and adjustment, troubleshooting, and system repairs. We are looking for a Field Technician to service the Sunshine Canyon Landfill.

How You Can Make An Impact

You will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by:

  • Operate and maintain gas collection system on a cost-effective basis to keep systems operating and in compliance with different prescribed operating parameters and goals, including:
    • Routine wellfield balancing and maintenance
    • Routine blower / flare operations
    • Surface emissions monitoring
  • Field sampling of different test locations including wells, probes, headers, blowers, flares, pumps, etc.
  • Operate, calibrate, and maintain various analytical and monitoring equipment.
  • Perform maintenance activities such as greasing blowers, cleaning tanks, fusing pipe, and repairing pumps just to name a few.
  • Collect and evaluate/interpret scientific data; Communicate observations and technical data verbally and in writing with supervisor and clients.
  • Perform work independently or as a team member in a professional, productive and safe manner, adopting the principles of SCS' safety culture.
  • Understand and follow regulatory requirements related to the work.
  • Record and maintain daily field logs reporting data collected, field observations, actions taken, and recommended actions to be taken.
  • Work independently after training is completed
  • Assigned a work truck that includes fuel and maintenance
Qualifications

  • No experience is required, however related experience is preferred. Related experience is mechanical, construction, environmental, or solid waste field experience
  • Mechanical or construction knowledge is preferred
  • Valid driver's license with a driving record in good standing is required
  • Must meet physical requirements for driving (pick-up truck), walking inspection of improved and unimproved property, lifting and carrying equipment/mechanical components (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), hand excavation/digging (using shovels/picks), carrying and climbing ladders, operating and working from man lifts, operating electric tools (drills, saws, etc.), using hand tools (screw drivers, wrenches, hammers, etc.) and providing services under varying weather conditions

Pay Range

USD $20.00 - USD $23.00 /Yr.

Additional Information

Please note that our pay ranges are determined by several factors, including relevant experience, internal pay equity, and location. They do not include any of the amazing benefits of being an employee-owner, which are listed below.

Whether it's reducing methane emissions at agricultural facilities and landfills, repurposing contaminated properties, producing alternative energy, or sequestering carbon, we've been focused on finding smart climate solutions and improving the natural environment since our inception over 55 years ago. Join our 100% employee-owned firm and start creating your own legacy.

As a growing firm, we offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive package, including:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance

100% employer- funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401K including employer match

Annual Bonus Program

Student Debt Employer Contribution Program

Paid holidays, PTO and Paid Parental Leave

SCS Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). SCS provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status.

If you have questions, difficulty using our online system and/or you need an accommodation due to a disability then please contact us about your interest in employment at recruiting@scsengineers.com.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, SCS does not conduct criminal background checks until after a conditional job offer has been extended. All qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. You can find a list of job duties of the specific job position you have applied, which SCS reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship that could lead to the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment after background checks are completed.

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