Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists. Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science. Our Landfill Gas Construction division offers a unique work environment that specializes in a wide variety of projects where we are drilling for natural gas on landfills, installing new piping to collect the gas, fusing and welding HDPE pipe -allowing the gas to be transported to the power plant. Your role will be to support the project needs, build new gas systems and assisting other team members to conduct:
- New construction of gas wells, piping and gas flares on landfill and coal ash sites.
- Other new construction activities on landfill gas (LFG) and landfill fluids collection systems.
- $75/day per diem for meals and incidentals.
- Stay in company provided lodging.
Your Role:
- Safely work in extreme (hot and cold) weather conditions and on very odorous project sites.
- Understand environmental, health & safety regulations & perform work in compliant manner.
- Walk long distances, up and down steeply sloped (1:1, 2:1, and 3:1) landfills, and outdoor terrain.
- Do heavy, manual work.
- Help maneuver, cut, fuse, and HDPE liner.
- Lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a non-consistent basis.
- Clean up work areas, clean and fuel vehicles, and equipment as necessary.
- Operate general site vehicles and equipment, such as pickup trucks, and smaller equipment.
- Communicate with clients and peers in a professional manner.
- Available to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays if necessary.
- Assist site supervisors with the materials and equipment needs and helping to collect supplies for projects.
- Understand operation and maintenance of landfill gas (LFG) and landfill fluids collection systems.
- Perform maintenance on system components to ensure or restore proper operation and compliance.
- Work around (not operate) heavy construction equipment (excavators, dozers, road trucks, etc.), survey equipment, pipe fusion equipment & techniques, compacting and materials handling equipment.
- Operate and drive a company vehicle for extended periods of time.
- Travel up to 3 weeks at a time, potentially staying in motels/hotels, rooming with a coworker.
Qualifications:
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
- 1+ year of experience in decentralized business in construction, outdoor labor, mining, and farming industries.
- Experience on landfill or refuse collection a plus.
- Valid drivers license or Class A CDL to operate company vehicle for extended periods of time.
- A team player with the ability and willingness to pitch in as needed in areas outside core responsibilities and expertise.
- Ability to frequently lift or carry containers, poly pipe, shovel garbage and loose material, work in and around leachate, or loose materials to truck, which may result in twisting, pulling, pushing and bending, depending on the material and collection vehicle type.
- Ability to climb, bend, or stand for an extended period of time.
Due to the nature of the position being offered, this offer is contingent upon successful completion of the following:
- A background investigation if required. Please note that this investigation requires your consent and cooperation.
- You will be required to drive on a regular basis for Company business you must maintain a safe driving record as defined by Tetra Tech's Vehicle Safety program. This offer of employment is contingent upon successful evaluation of a motor vehicle (MVR) check.
- This offer is also contingent on valid proof of completed OSHA 10 Hour Construction certificate as defined by Tetra Tech.
Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience. A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed. At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients. Check out to learn about the optional benefits that we offer. About Tetra Tech: Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees-27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Explore our open positions at . Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities: LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers Twitter: @TetraTechJobs Facebook: @TetraTechCareers Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please no phone calls or agencies. Additional Information