The job of an Entry-level field Technician involves maintaining and operating landfill gas collection systems, which requires them to check the wells and pumps and ensure they are functioning correctly.
They will use hand and power tools for maintenance purposes and document their findings on a laptop provided by the company.
The position offers hourly pay and benefits such as a company vehicle, gas card, cell phone, laptop, and company uniforms.
Job Responsibilities:
Maintain gas collection system to meet performance standards through timely and cost-effective operations and maintenance.
Perform monthly monitoring of the wellfield, including liquid level measurements in gas extraction wells and monitoring perimeter probes for surface emissions.
Conduct routine maintenance activities, such as cleaning and maintenance of pneumatic pumps, HDPE pipe welding, blower/flare operations, and condensate management system maintenance.
Ensure compliance with Health and Safety standards by participating in regular meetings and developing/maintaining operating records.
Report field conditions and test results to the supervisor and, in some instances, the client.
Qualifications:
No experience is required, however related experience is preferred.
Related experience is mechanical, construction, environmental, or solid waste field experience.
Mechanical or construction knowledge is preferred.
Willing to meet physical requirements for driving (pick-up truck), walking inspection of improved and unimproved property, lifting, and carrying equipment/mechanical components (up to 50 lbs.
unassisted), hand excavation/digging (using shovels/picks), carrying and climbing ladders, operating and working from man lifts, operating electric tools (drills, saws, etc.
), using hand tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, etc.)
and providing services under varying weather conditions.
Work Environment/Shift:
This position requires you to work onsite at a landfill that is a 24/7 operation
Must be able to work outdoors for 8+ hours
Shift: Once trained, you'll rotate shifts every few months.
The majority of the time you'll be working on the 1st shift.
1st shift M-F 7-3:30
2nd shift M-F 3:00-11
3rd shift M-F 11-7
PPE Requirements: Steel-toed boots
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder.
Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests.
Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges.
Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive.
Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
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.