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Seeds Renewables

Environmental Technician Environmental Technician Republic Services In-person ·

Seeds Renewables, Niagara Falls, New York, United States

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POSITION SUMMARY The Environmental Technician is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of landfill gas extraction systems, leachate collection systems and related equipment at Republic Services’ landfills. The position is accountable for the ongoing monitoring of such systems, ensuring all work adheres to safety regulations and federal and state requirements.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct or assist with environmental sampling, which may include groundwater, surface water, air quality and gas migration.

Measure and record gas levels in landfill well fields and at probes in the landfill boundary to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable safety regulations, as well as federal and state requirements.

Troubleshoot and correct landfill gas extraction systems when necessary; report more complicated issues to management to ensure timely correction.

Manage and troubleshoot leachate systems to ensure they continue to operate in accordance with safety standards, federal and state regulations.

Perform landfill surveying activities as required.

Prepare and submit required reporting data relative to landfill gas extraction, leachate and other related systems.

Perform all responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring adherence to all safety regulations that govern job performance; ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable federal and state requirements.

Perform other job-related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Good time‑management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed efficiently and safely.

Good communication skills; able to effectively communicate operating issues to management.

Good follow‑through ability; adheres to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.

Ability to adhere to company policies and rules set forth; promotes the company’s safety standards; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.

Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of 1 year of experience working at a site regulated by OSHA.

PAY RATE $20.35 - $25.45

REWARDING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.

Health care and dependent care spending accounts.

Short‑ and long‑term disability.

Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).

Employee discount programs.

Retirement plan with a generous company match.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

EEO STATEMENT Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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