Leachate & Landfill Gas Technician

Salary : $26.94 - $35.07 Hourly

Location : Fargo, ND

Job Type : Full Time Regular (40)

Job Number : 2024-00094

Department : Solid Waste - Landfill

Division : Solid Waste - Landfill - SELECT THIS OPTION

Opening Date : 07 / 29 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Position Description

Under supervision of the Landfill Supervisor and Landfill Maintenance Supervisor, the Leachate & Landfill Gas Technician performs various mechanical and operational maintenance activities with the landfill leachate collection system (LCS) and the landfill gas collection and control system (GCCS).

Incumbents are responsible for monitoring operating conditions of equipment within these systems, assisting the supervisor in planning, and coordinating routine maintenance and repairs to equipment.

Incumbent also performs maintenance and repairs and / or notifies supervisor of conditions warranting attention to ensure the systems proper operation.

Scope of Responsibility :

The incumbent is responsible for the quality and accuracy of his / her own work. The position is responsible for the maintenance and operation of equipment.

Primary Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Properly operate and maintain equipment related to leachate collection system in a timely and cost-effective manner in order to achieve optimum performance standards.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance;
• Observes and listens to equipment to determine malfunctions or parts in need of replacement;
• Operates equipment;
• Performs minor repairs such as cleaning out a clogged pump, replacing parts, or coordinating with supervisor to procure subcontractor services;
• Oversee subcontractor services;
• Maintains records regarding work activities, equipment operation, etc. to provide supervisors with information and to ensure compliance with department rules and state and federal regulations.
• Properly operate and maintain equipment related to landfill gas collection and control system in a timely and cost-effective manner in order to achieve optimum performance standards.
• Collect qualitative landfill gas samples from various sources on a predetermined basis;
• Perform daily preventative maintenance;
• Observes and listens to equipment to determine malfunctions or parts in need of replacement;
• Operates equipment
• Performs minor repairs such as cleaning out a clogged pump, replacing parts, or coordinating with supervisor to procure subcontractor services;
• Oversee subcontractor services;
• Maintains records regarding sampling, work activities, equipment operation, etc. to provide supervisors with information and to ensure compliance with department rules and state and federal regulations.
• Communicates courteously and professionally and maintains working relationships with others in carrying out job functions.
• Frequently interacts with others in the work unit to exchange detailed or technical information.
• Performs all job duties in compliance with safety guidelines and with an ongoing awareness of safety practices.
• Knows and follows department and city rules as well as sound work and safety practices in order to accomplish the job objectives and avoid injury or loss;
• Wears proper protective equipment when policy requires or conditions indicate a need exists and utilizes proper body mechanics and ergonomics while performing work;
• When potentially unsafe conditions are observed makes efforts to avoid or correct them if they are controllable and draws them to the attention of the responsible supervisor or safety representative in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties and activities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The job requires a high school diploma and four or more years of previous experience in the operation and maintenance of pumps, motors and related machinery;

or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

A valid class B commercial driver's license with air brake endorsement and North Dakota Operator's Certificate are also required.

Knowledge, skills, and ability include :

• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations concerning leachate and landfill gas collection systems;
• Knowledge of the proper operation and maintenance of equipment used in the leachate and landfill gas collection process including pumps and motors;
• Knowledge of confined space entry and hazardous materials handling as related to leachate and landfill gas collection;
• Knowledge of procedures of sampling and sample testing relative to leachate or landfill gas;
• Skill in performing mechanical maintenance and repair to equipment;
• Skill in reading and writing English sufficient to read and write logs and records;
• Skill in observation and interpretation of changes in system control to sufficiently determine necessary adjustments;
• Skill in operation of leachate collection systems and landfill gas collection equipment and in the performance of all operating systems;
• Skill in the proper and safe operation, servicing and maintenance of any leachate or landfill gas collection equipment;
• Basic level skill in computer use;
• Skill in performing basic math computation;
• Skill in communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc.
• sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Physical Demands

Physical Demands & Working Conditions :

Most work is performed in a field environment involving working inside and outside of vehicles. Seasonal conditions can include excessive heat or cold.

Conditions can include working in wet, muddy, slippery or dusty and windy conditions. At these times there may be intermittent exposure to very disagreeable working conditions.

Some assignments involve exposure to odors, such as from solid waste, leachate, or landfill gas. There is often exposure to traffic and moving equipment.

There is considerable attention to detail when handling equipment in tight quarters or around people.

Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, digital dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing / listening, seeing / observing, repetitive motions.

Very Heavy Work : Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Some requirements in this job description may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required. To perform this job successfully, the worker must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

The City Administrator retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.

The City of Fargo offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include participation in the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System.

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If you are applying for a Part Time Temporary or Seasonal position, you are not eligible for benefits through the City of Fargo.