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Haley Ward

Senior Field Technician

Bangor, ME · On-site

Paid Travel and overnight accommodation may be required as part of job duties. Responsibilities: * Conduct quality assurance inspections throughout the landfill construction process to ensure ...

Haley Ward

Senior Field Technician

Bangor, ME · On-site

$20 - $27.50/hr

Paid Travel and overnight accommodation may be required as part of job duties. Responsibilities: * Conduct quality assurance inspections throughout the landfill construction process to ensure ...

Haley Ward

Senior Field Technician

Bangor, ME · On-site

Paid Travel and overnight accommodation may be required as part of job duties. Responsibilities: * Conduct quality assurance inspections throughout the landfill construction process to ensure ...

MCC

Excavator Operator/Laborer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$21.75 - $28.75/hr

Founded by a former landfill gas technician in 2005 with two employees; and has since grown to ... Able to travel overnight up to 75%

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How much do overnight landfill jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for overnight landfill in the United States is $17.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Overnight Landfill vs Day Landfill Worker?

AspectOvernight LandfillDay Landfill Worker
Work HoursTypically overnight shifts, 10-12 hoursDaytime shifts, 8-10 hours
CertificationsOSHA safety training, CDL license often preferredOSHA safety training, CDL license often preferred
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, noisy, exposed to weatherOutdoor, noisy, exposed to weather
Job ResponsibilitiesMonitoring waste, operating machinery, safety checksMonitoring waste, operating machinery, safety checks

Overnight Landfill workers and Day Landfill workers perform similar duties, including waste monitoring and machinery operation. The main difference lies in their work hours, with overnight shifts offering night-time work and day shifts during daytime. Both roles require safety certifications and involve outdoor, physically demanding environments. Choosing between them depends on personal preference for work hours and schedule flexibility.

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Infographic showing various Overnight Landfill job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,523 per year, or $17.1 per hour.

Project Engineer - Solid Waste

SCS Engineers

Coconut Creek, FL • On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

SCS Engineers rating

9.4

Company rating: 9.4 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

16th of 446 rated engineering

Job description

Are you a seasoned engineer seeking a career that delivers meaningful impact on both a global scale and within your local community? SCS is on the forefront of developing sustainable environmental protection practices by working with industry and regulatory agencies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and optimize operations at solid waste facilities.

Our workplace culture is built on trust, care, and growth. We are looking for an experienced project engineer for our Coconut Creek and/or West Palm Beach office who is ready to take the next step in their career through advanced training, leadership opportunities, and hands-on experience both in the field and the office.

As a project engineer, you will leverage your engineering and design expertise to support the Coconut Creek and/or West Palm Beach team within our established solid waste practice, delivering engineering services to private and municipal clients in the landfill, landfill gas, compost, and solid waste management sectors. You will tackle projects that require innovative solutions for stormwater management, industrial wastewater treatment, air quality improvement, landfill gas systems, environmental compliance, permitting, design, construction, operations, and environmental monitoring.


You will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support civil and environmental project work including:

  • Landfill and landfill gas system permitting and design, including construction plans, specifications and construction documents.
  • Apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering and scientific principles and practices in solid waste assignment areas and related fields.
  • Manage projects and personnel to meet both client and SCS expectations.
  • Makes decisions independently on engineering or scientific problems and methods, plans and coordinate work, and represent us at meetings and conferences.
  • Field work in varied terrain and weather will be required, including surveys/data gathering, construction quality assurance, inspections, sample collection, drilling oversight, etc.
  • Office-based tasks include CAD drafting, mathematical calculations, report writing, creating site plans and facility diagrams, permit applications, etc.
  • Business development including proposal preparation, meeting with clients, and attending industry related conferences/trade shows.
  • Receive technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans or projects.
  • Complete quality control reviews on all work products (reports, design plans, design calculations, data, etc.) prior to submission.
  • Prepare calculations for reports and in support of design documents as requested.
  • Review laboratory data and prepare compliance monitoring reports.
  • Travel (day trips or overnight, 20% of travel expected)
  • Ensure adherence to client and company policies in all activities including health and safety, security, and ethics.

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Environmental, or Geotechnical Engineering, or related major required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant civil or environmental experience required. Consulting experience, business specific to the solid waste industry, including landfill gas management and design, air compliance, and landfill design and permitting, etc. preferred.
  • Competent with using MS Office and other computer software normally used in environmental consulting.
  • AutoCAD experience is preferred.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) required, or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
  • Valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing required.

USD $85,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.
Please note that our pay ranges are determined by several factors, including relevant experience, internal pay equity, and location. They do not include any of the amazing benefits of being an employee-owner, which are listed below.
SCS is building a world where environmental systems and infrastructure strengthen the health, safety and resilience of communities from reducing methane emissions at landfills to producing alternative energy, from repurposing contaminated properties to sequestering carbon.
As a 100% employee-owned firm, we bring a long-term perspective, personal ownership and shared success to everything we do. We live our values every day: We care. We are a team. We are tenacious.
Join us and be part of a team where your work has real impact on the world and on your own growth.
As a growing firm, we offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive package, including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
100% employer- funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401K including employer match
Annual Bonus Program
Student Debt Employer Contribution Program
Paid holidays, PTO and Paid Parental Leave
SCS Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). SCS provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status.
If you have questions, difficulty using our online system and/or you need an accommodation due to a disability then please contact us about your interest in employment at recruiting@scsengineers.com
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