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Job Title: Environmental Technician

Job Description

We are seeking to train an enthusiastic Environmental Field Technician who is eager to work on large agricultural and landfill projects. This role involves monitoring landfill gas wells and performing comprehensive environmental monitoring. The position requires travel around the Midwest, with 90% of the day spent outdoors. You will also be responsible for maintaining and servicing pumps on site. A company vehicle and per diem are provided during travel.

Responsibilities

+ Monitor landfill gas wells and conduct environmental monitoring

+ Perform routine wellfield balancing and maintenance

+ Manage routine blower/flare operations

+ Conduct field sampling at various test locations including wells, probes, headers, blowers, flares, and pumps

+ Collect, evaluate, and interpret scientific data; communicate observations and technical data verbally and in writing with supervisors and clients

+ Operate and maintain condensate management systems

+ Record and maintain daily field logs, reporting data collected, field observations, actions taken, and recommended actions

+ Work independently after completing training

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Previous environmental experience preferred but not required

+ Comfortable working outdoors

+ Ability to lift and push 50 lbs

+ Willingness to travel 80% of the year

+ Mechanical inclination is required

+ Training will occur in Texas or Oklahoma

Work Environment

Candidates must meet physical requirements for driving a pickup truck, conducting inspections of improved and unimproved property, and lifting and carrying equipment/mechanical components (up to 50 lbs unassisted). The role involves hand excavation/digging using shovels and picks, carrying and climbing ladders, operating and working from man lifts, and using electric and hand tools under varying weather conditions. A per diem for meals ($55/day) is provided, and hotel accommodations are company-covered.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Overland Park, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Overland Park,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 28, 2026.

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.

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