Environmental Technician Job at Southeast Berrien County Landfill

Southeast Berrien County Landfill Niles, MI 49120

EVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN I

Supervised by: General Manager, Environmental Compliance Manager

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Environmental Compliance Manager, the environmental technician I is responsible for the testing and collection of data. This comes from various items such as the following: Groundwater, Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR), and Gas Collection and Control System (GCCS).

Essential Job Functions:

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all the duties which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

  • Complete Groundwater sampling on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
  • Obtain flow readings and perform basic maintenance on Groundwater recovery wells.
  • Inspect and perform preventive maintenance on the Air Stripper.
  • Collect daily flow readings and daily/quarterly samples from SBR.
  • Effectively and efficiently collect monthly Landfill Gas extraction well readings.
  • Perform quarterly Surface Emission Monitoring.
  • Inspect, collect data and perform preventive maintenance at Landfill Gas flare pad.
  • Participate in safety training and attends safety meetings. Adheres closely to all safety policies and regulations to assure the safety of all employees and the public.
  • Perform related work as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Desired Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and desired qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

Requirements include the following:

  • High School Diploma, or equivalent.
  • A valid vehicle operator’s license.
  • Basic knowledge of the environment.
  • Basic understanding of operating and maintaining equipment used around the landfill during operation.
  • Basic skills in technology, including computers and related software (word, excel, etc.).
  • Ability to adapt to new technologies.
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgement, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with other employees and the public.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, smell, and see with good, color vision. The employee frequently is required to use hands and reach with arms. While performing sample collection and testing, the employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items of light to moderate weight.

The employee is often exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and moving mechanical parts and/or machinery. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, but may become very loud.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location




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