• Landfill Gas Technician

    Actalent (New Orleans, LA)


    Description

    We are hiring for a landfill gas technician with 6 months-1 year of field experience to monitor the landfill wellfield. This technician will be responsible for traveling daily to our largest landfill in Sorrento, LA and performing routine and non-routine maintenance. In addition to tuning the wellfield should be comfortable performing pump maintenance as well (pulling, cleaning/service and replacement). Will be trained on gas meters, pump rebuilding, and data collection. All PPE will be provided.

     

    Skills

     

    Comfortable working outdoors in the elements

     

    Mechanically inclined and comfortable with tools

     

    Good driving record

     

    Looking to grow in an industry long-term

     

    Top Skills Details

     

    Environmental, Hazwoper, Data collection, Environmental testing, Troubleshooting, Meter reading software, Environmental field, Mechanical aptitude

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    ISCO pipe fusion certification is a plus

    40 HR HAZWOPER or 8 HR Refresher is a plus

     

    Valid drivers license and able to clear a Motor Vehicle Report

     

    Schedule

     

    Monday - Friday 8 hours per day, possible overtime

     

    Will be offered the opportunity to travel to various locally in Louisiana and Mississippi

     

    Paid training will be provided in Tennessee for 4 weeks (Lodging will be paid/covered in addition to hours)

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Orleans, LA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr.

     

    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)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in New Orleans,LA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.