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Job Title: Gas Field Technician

Job Description

The Gas Field Technician is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining landfill gas collection systems, primarily at flare stations, while ensuring accurate data collection and safe, efficient field operations across multiple landfill sites.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain landfill gas collection systems, with a focus on equipment located at flare stations.
• Track and monitor surface emissions to support air quality and environmental compliance efforts.
• Collect and record operational and environmental data, including surface emissions readings and equipment performance metrics.
• Measure liquid levels in gas extraction wells and document findings accurately.
• Perform minor cleaning, maintenance, and repairs on pneumatic pumps, including pump pulling and basic service tasks.
• Inspect and service related equipment such as compressors, blowers, and flex hoses using intermediate hand and power tool skills.
• Use Microsoft Excel to chart, record, and organize field data in a clear and consistent format.
• Upload and download equipment information, work performed, and site data into the designated database systems.
• Conduct air monitoring and inspections at landfill sites to identify issues and support corrective actions.
• Travel daily between multiple sites within the Pleasanton, Fremont, and Fairfield area, and throughout the Central Valley including Modesto, Manteca, and Stockton.
• Work independently in the field while following established safety procedures and operational guidelines.
• Communicate findings and equipment status to the team to support ongoing maintenance and environmental monitoring programs.

Essential Skills

• 1–5 years of related experience in heavy construction, environmental, or oil and gas sectors.
• Hands-on experience with air monitoring, inspection, and air quality or environmental technician work.
• Practical knowledge of surface emissions monitoring and landfill gas field operations.
• Experience working with gas extraction wells, including liquid level measurements and basic well-related tasks.
• Familiarity with pneumatic systems and equipment, including pumps, compressors, blowers, and associated components.
• Intermediate proficiency with hand and power tools for field maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel for charting, recording, and organizing technical and environmental data.
• Entry-level familiarity with technical instrumentation and equipment, with the ability and willingness to learn more complex tools.
• Capacity to work in outdoor, physically demanding environments that are dirty, dusty, and construction-related.
• Valid driver capability to travel between multiple sites on a daily basis.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering is valued.
• Experience working in landfill, construction, or similar industrial sites.
• Comfort with database systems for uploading and downloading equipment and maintenance records.
• Strong attention to detail in data collection, documentation, and reporting.
• Ability to work early day shifts and manage time effectively across multiple site visits.
• Willingness to develop deeper technical expertise in gas field operations and environmental instrumentation.

Why Work Here?

You join a team that values practical, hands-on field work and supports continuous learning with exposure to specialized environmental and gas field technologies. The role offers stability, structured day shifts, and the opportunity to work independently across diverse sites while building a strong foundation in environmental and industrial operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pleasanton, CA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Pleasanton,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.