Environmental Technician
City of St. Joseph
Operations
St Joseph, MO, USA
USD 45,897-45,897 / year
Posted on Sep 20, 2025
| Position: Environmental Technician | ||
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| Job Id: 678 | ||
| # of Openings: 1 | ||
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| JOB TITLE: Environmental Technician DEPARTMNET: Public Works & Transportation DIVISION: Landfill SALARY: $45,897.00 yearly/ $22.06586 hourly CLOSING DATE: Until Filled Job Summary/Scope Manages the operation and maintenance of a landfill gas extraction system that provides fuel for a waste to energy facility. Performs duties for other environmental monitoring systems at the landfill. Maintains records necessary for compliance with permits or systems. Assists the Superintendent with reporting and correspondence to state and federal regulatory agencies. No supervisory or budgetary responsibilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Other Duties and Responsibilities Performs all other related duties as assigned Employee Behavior and Conduct
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Materials and Equipment Directly Used Uses an assortment of equipment including a variety of gas analyzers, gas and differential pressure testing equipment, gas meters, GPS; computer, various software applications, printers, copiers and other office equipment. There may be times when the use of personal vehicle may be required. Working Environment/Physical Requirements This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing and walking, frequently requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms and lifting and occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles and exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts and exposure to vibration; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic). Education High school diploma and one year or more of related work-related experience. Associates degree in Engineering Technology or Environmental Sciences preferred. All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment. Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The City is a governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination. | ||
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