Landfill Environmental Technician

Performs intermediate technical work monitoring the environmental effects of the landfill, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the occasional supervision of the Landfill Supervisor.

Our core values-Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty-are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Maintains, records and reports data in regulatory inspection files for all environmental aspects of the site in accordance with all Federal, State and Local regulations and ordinances.

* Monitors, records, and reports data on entire leachate control system for Subtitle D lined landfill including 8 sumps,  gallon leachate tanks, leachate pretreatment and discharge system.

* Performs daily measurements and recordings of entire leachate management system including all sump level, tank levels, leachate discharge amounts, and rainfall data.

* Performs all repairs on leachate system sump pumps and records action taken.

* Performs waste screenings on a minimum of 1% of the incoming waste loads to ensure no prohibited waste is disposed of in the landfill. Tracks prohibited waste types and notifies companies not compliant with waste disposal regulations

* Monitors all landfill (closed and operational) side slopes for leachate breakouts and to ensure cap integrity.

* Conducts daily and weekly inspections of all storm water control devices (sedimentation ponds) and performs necessary maintenance.

* Maintains all records of asbestos disposal.

* Participates in Onslow County Safety Committee. Assists landfill management in conducting regular safety training, safety inspections and in finding solutions for safety concerns for Solid Waste.

* Participates in facility inspections/audits by NCDENR field compliance staff.

* Performs daily site and grounds inspection to ensure a pleasant customer experience while utilizing the landfill.

* Collaborates with community, department and vendor partners to meet the mission and vision of Onslow County and Solid Waste.

* Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member, if appointed or volunteer.

* Performs related tasks as required.

Thorough knowledge of the methods and regulations related to landfill operations and environmental protection; thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions related to the work; thorough knowledge of the Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, and ordinances governing landfill operations; general knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment;

ability to maintain records and prepare related reports; ability to communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Physical Requirements:

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions, frequently requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting and occasionally requires tasting or smelling;

work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities;

work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, frequently requires exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather) and…