Landfill Gas Technician

Landfill Gas Technician – Wasco County and Finley Buttes Landfills

Location: The Dalles or Boardman, Oregon

Compensation: $110,000-$115,000 annually w/bonus opportunities

About The Role

We are seeking a motivated Landfill Gas Technician to support environmental compliance programs and conduct daily operation and maintenance of the Gas Collection & Control System (GCCS) at Wasco County and Finley Buttes Landfills. This role is essential in ensuring the site remains compliant with State and Federal regulations while maintaining safe and environmentally responsible operations.

This position blends hands‑on fieldwork with technical environmental responsibilities—ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, troubleshooting systems, and reviewing environmental data.

What You’ll Do

Environmental Compliance & Site Support

• Conduct facility and regulatory inspections.
• Maintain environmental records, logs, and documentation.
• Support sampling for groundwater, stormwater, landfill gas, and source testing.
  
  

Landfill Gas System Operation & Maintenance

• Operate and maintain GCCS wells, piping, pumps, blowers, and flare systems.
• Calibrate and use handheld electronic equipment for wellfield monitoring.
• Perform valve/vacuum adjustments and interpret wellfield trends.
• Complete preventative maintenance on mechanical and electrical components.
• Troubleshoot pneumatic/electric pumps and measure/monitor well liquid levels.
• Repair PVC and HDPE piping.
• Adjust flare operations to maintain field vacuum and ensure compliance.
  
  

Fieldwork, Projects & Emergency Response

• Support well installations, GCCS expansions, and stormwater improvement projects.
• Maintain scientific, mechanical, and monitoring equipment.
• Respond to environmental or GCCS‑related emergencies as part of an on‑call rotation.
• Act as an environmental point of contact during inspections and permit activities.
  
  

Training & Safety

• Follow all company safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain safe work practices in all field conditions, weather, and terrain.
  
  

Required

What You Bring:

• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently in outdoor field conditions.
  
  

Preferred

• Background in environmental fieldwork, natural gas, construction, mechanical/electrical systems, or similar hands‑on roles.
• Familiarity with landfill gas systems, pumps, motors, blowers, or flare operations.
• Technical or trade‑school training in mechanical systems, environmental science, or instrumentation.
• Experience working with PVC/HDPE piping.
• Comfort using data loggers and interpreting basic operational data.
• Mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting pumps, motors, or pneumatic equipment.
• Strong computer skills for data entry and reporting.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and write clear reports.
• Team‑oriented communication skills.
  
  

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.