Landfill Gas & Liquid Technician

Chiquita Canyon Landfill, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a Landfill Gas & Liquids Technician to join the team in Castaic, CA!

The schedule will be Monday-Friday primarily, with occasional required overtime and weekend work. Shift is 8am-4:30 or 5pm.

The starting pay range for this position is $32-34/hour, depending on experience. We also offer great family benefits, a 401k match and paid time off.

Waste Connections 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:

• Clean and repair leachate or water pump by lifting and lowering 100 foot long cables
• Assembling new parts on existing pumps
• Checking, monitoring and cleaning gas wells
• Reading and keeping track of gas well data
• Operating small pieces of equipment such as backhoe
• Working with team and contract employees
• Working outside in all weather conditions.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Work involves constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, bio hazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises
• Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules that are set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; work with a sense of honesty, integrity and trustworthiness.
• Ability to adhere to work schedule and follow through on challenges as they arise
• Minimum 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Equipment operating experience is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and clean 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".

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