Landfill Gas Technician @ Aerotek

Job Title: Landfill Gas TechnicianJob DescriptionAs a Landfill Gas Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring all regulatory objectives and deadlines are met. You will be responsible for the proper collection and documentation of environmental data, and the operation and maintenance of Gas Collection & Control Systems (GCCS) across various projects. Your work will include performing routine and non-routine maintenance on GCCS components to ensure or restore proper operation and compliance, as well as monitoring and analyzing landfill gas and liquids. You will need to travel to job sites daily, with site locations varying based on need.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all regulatory objectives and due dates are met.
• Collect and document environmental data accurately.
• Operate and maintain Gas Collection & Control Systems (GCCS).
• Perform routine and non-routine maintenance on GCCS components.
• Monitor and analyze landfill gas (LFG) and liquids.
• Maintain the liquids extraction systems within the GCCS.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to complex GCCS issues.
• Respond to GCCS call-out devices.
• Travel to various job sites based on project needs.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of a High School Diploma and 1 year of general working experience.
• Preferred A.S or B.S Degree in environmental or natural sciences (geology, biology, ecology, etc.).
• Ability to walk long distances and traverse steeply sloped landfills and outdoor terrains.
• Capability to work safely in extreme weather conditions (hot and cold).
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must pass a company-paid baseline health physical and drug screening.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive to job sites.
• Completion of OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour environmental health and safety class and annual 8-hour refresher courses.
• Skill in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical system failures.
• Proficiency in using flame-ionization detectors, photo-ionization detectors, explosive gas detectors, water level detectors, and PH/temperature/conductivity meters.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in light equipment operation and HDPE pipe fusion is a plus.
• Ability to learn gas, soil, and air sampling techniques including environmental and health & safety regulations.
• Familiarity with operation and maintenance techniques for landfill gas and fluids collection systems.
• Experience with landfill gas data, data processing techniques, and databases.
• Capability to create professional business documents (letters, reports, memoranda, etc.).

Why Work Here? Join a team that values hardworking and capable individuals. You will receive hands-on practical experience and have a direct impact on environmental projects. Our work environment offers exposure to a wide variety of consulting, testing, monitoring, and maintenance in the solid waste field, allowing you to gain experience both operationally and on a regulatory level.

Work EnvironmentOur technicians work in a unique environment at project sites, gaining valuable operational and regulatory experience. You will have the opportunity to specialize in a wide variety of consulting, testing, monitoring, and maintenance activities within the solid waste field. The role requires the ability to work in various weather conditions and terrains, and involves travel to different job sites as needed.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Diamond Bar, CA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Diamond Bar,CA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.