Environmental Technician - CL at Republic Services

Niagara Falls, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Waste Management, Environmental ServicesIndustries

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Minimum of 1 year of experience working at a site regulated by OSHA
Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner
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

Responsibilities

Conducts, or assists with, environmental sampling that may include ground water, surface water, air quality and gas migration
Measures and records 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
Troubleshoots and corrects landfill gas extraction systems when necessary; reports more complicated issues to management to ensure timely correction
Manages and troubleshoots leachate system to ensure it continues to operate in accordance with safety standards, federal and state regulations
Performs landfill surveying activities as required
Prepares and submits required reporting data relative to landfill gas extraction, leachate and other related systems
Performs all responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring adherence to all safety regulations that govern job performance; ensures ongoing compliance with all applicable federal and state requirements
Performs other job-related duties as required

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Environmental SamplingLandfill Gas ExtractionLeachate ManagementGas MonitoringLandfill SurveyingTroubleshootingRegulatory ComplianceSafety Regulations

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits are offered for this Environmental Technician position?

Eligible employees can participate in comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, health care and dependent care spending accounts, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, EAP, employee discounts, a retirement plan with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

What is the salary range for the Environmental Technician role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is the Environmental Technician position remote or on-site?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the minimum qualifications and key skills for this role?

A High School diploma or GED and minimum of 1 year of experience working at a site regulated by OSHA are required. Key skills include good time management, communication, follow-through ability, adherence to company policies, and promoting safety standards.

What qualities make a strong candidate for the Environmental Technician position?

Strong candidates demonstrate good time management, communication skills, follow-through on challenges, adherence to safety standards and company policies, trustworthiness, and pride in their work while striving to achieve goals.