Landfill Gas Laborer

Champ Landfill, aWasteConnections company, is looking for aLandfill Gas & Liquids Laborerto join the team inSt. Louis, MO!

The schedule will be Monday-Friday primarily, with occasional required overtime and weekend work.

The pay range for this position is$22-25/hour,depending on experience. We also offer great family benefits, a 401k match and paid time off.

WasteConnections has many stable opportunities for qualified and motivated individuals who want to be part of a dynamic organization. We provide competitive benefits and lots of room for individual growth as the company expands. Because we operate with a highly decentralized structure, we look for individuals who are energetic and have individual initiative and creativity. Join us and be a part of a winning team!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in installing gas collection wells, pipes, and other infrastructure.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on gas collection systems to ensure they are functioning properly.
• Regularly monitor gas wells and other collection points to measure gas levels, pressure, and flow.
• Use specialized equipment to detect and record methane, carbon dioxide, oxygen, and other gases.
• Accurately record data from monitoring activities.
• Assist in troubleshooting and diagnosing issues within the gas collection system based on monitoring data.
• Ensure that gas collection systems comply with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Assist in implementing corrective actions when systems are out of compliance.
• Perform general maintenance around the landfill, including clearing debris and maintaining access to wells.
• Inspect gas flares, compressors, and other equipment for proper operation.
• Follow all safety protocols to protect yourself and others.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure that all work complies with safety regulations.
• Help in maintaining and operating equipment used in landfill gas-to-energy projects, where methane is converted into electricity or other forms of energy.

WORKING CONDITIONS ANDPHYSICALEFFORT:

• Work involves constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises
• Extensivephysicalactivity. Requires strenuousphysicalwork; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards orphysicalrisks, which require following basicsafetyprecautions.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules that are set forth; promotes the Company'ssafetystandards; work with a sense of honesty, integrity and trustworthiness.
• Ability to adhere to work schedule and follow through on challenges as they arise
• Previous experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Validdriver's licenseandclean driving record.

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at careers.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".

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