Entry Level Landfill Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Field Technician (Traveling)

Job Description

This traveling field technician supports operations and maintenance activities by performing Surface Emissions Monitoring (SEM) at multiple landfill sites across Texas, Louisiana, and surrounding states. This role involves frequent travel, extensive outdoor work on uneven terrain, and careful collection and documentation of environmental data while operating a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Travel regularly to landfill sites within Texas, Louisiana, and surrounding states to perform Surface Emissions Monitoring (SEM).
• Walk serpentine paths across landfill surfaces, including uneven ground and tall grass, to conduct thorough emissions monitoring.
• Use SEM equipment, including a handheld wand held approximately one foot above the ground, to check and record landfill gas emissions levels.
• Perform SEM activities at each assigned landfill on a recurring schedule, ranging from monthly to quarterly, depending on site requirements.
• Collect, document, and enter field data accurately and in a timely manner to support environmental reporting and compliance.
• Operate a company truck safely and responsibly while traveling between landfill sites and lodging locations.
• Follow established environmental testing, field sampling, and data collection procedures to ensure consistent and reliable results.
• Apply basic mechanical aptitude to handle, troubleshoot, and maintain SEM and related field equipment as needed.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures while working in outdoor landfill environments, including awareness of uneven terrain and site-specific hazards.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to support broader landfill gas project objectives and ensure high-quality field work.
• Represent the organization professionally at client sites, maintaining clear communication and a strong focus on safety and environmental stewardship.

Essential Skills

• Experience traveling regularly for work and willingness to be a consistent traveler.
• Clean driving record, with the ability to pass a three-year Motor Vehicle Report review.
• Experience working in outdoor environments that require extensive walking, such as military, landfill, or field service roles.
• Ability to walk long distances on uneven terrain and in tall grass while carrying and operating field equipment.
• Competence in data collection and data entry to accurately record environmental measurements.
• Mechanical experience sufficient to handle and support basic maintenance of field equipment.
• Comfort working in environmental field settings, including exposure to varying weather conditions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with landfill operations or landfill gas systems is a plus.
• Experience in environmental engineering, environmental field work, or environmental testing is beneficial.
• Field sampling experience is an advantage.
• Surface Emissions Monitoring (SEM) experience is a plus.
• Hazwoper training or certification is beneficial for working in environmental field conditions.
• Strong safety mindset and commitment to people-first, safety-focused work practices.
• Interest in working for an employee-owned organization with an ESOP program and growth potential tied to company performance.

Work Environment

This role is primarily field-based and involves frequent travel within Texas, Louisiana, and surrounding states to perform Surface Emissions Monitoring at landfill sites. The technician works outdoors in a variety of weather conditions on uneven landfill terrain, often with tall grass and sloped surfaces, and must be prepared for extensive walking throughout the day. The position includes regular use of a company truck for travel between sites, as well as overnight stays supported by per diem. Work is performed in an environment focused on safety, environmental responsibility, and teamwork, within a large environmental engineering organization that supports landfill gas projects nationwide and operates as an employee-owned company with an ESOP program and a people-first culture.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, TX.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 2026.

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