Career Opportunities

Penn Waste Pittsburgh offers a variety of in-office and on-road positions. We provide our employees with the tools and support they need to do their best work each and every day.

General Information:

   Penn Waste - Pittsburgh
   (Corporate Headquarters)
   121 Brickyard Road
   Mars, PA 16046


Ways to Apply:

1. Download the appropriate application PDF.
2. Complete the form with your information, print and sign.
3. Turn in your application in one of the ways listed below.

Driver Application     Non-Driver Application


In Person

Complete an application in person Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. at

Penn Waste Pittsburgh
2201 Robinson Boulevard
McKees Rocks, PA 15136


By Email

Scan the signed form and email it to [email protected].


By Fax

Fax your resume and cover letter to 724-256-4030.


By Mail

Mail completed application to our corporate headquarters:

Penn Waste - Pittsburgh
121 Brickyard Road
Mars, PA 16406

Penn Waste Pittsburgh offers employees the following types of benefits:
1. Full time employment plus potential overtime. Employees are paid at an hourly rate plus time and one-half for overtime hours worked.
2. Work weeks can vary from 5-8 hour days to 4-10 hour days for the  employee’s regular schedule.
3. Health, Eye, Dental, Life, AD&D and short-term disability benefits after waiting period.
4. Eligible for company-provided uniforms after waiting period, if applicable.
5. Eligible for paid time off (PTO) after waiting period.
6. Eligible to participate in 401(k) and receive company contributions after waiting period.

All potential employees must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and physical if applicable prior to beginning employment and are subject to ongoing random and other drug testing as required through our policy.

Job Opening Details

Landfill Gas System Technician
Evans City, PA
Seneca Landfill, Inc. is seeking a Landfill Gas System Technician who is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the gas processing plant and landfill gas extraction systems, leachate collections systems and other related systems at Seneca Landfill. The position is accountable for the ongoing monitoring of such systems, ensuring that all work adheres to safety regulations, as well as federal and state requirements.

The position will be located at Seneca Landfill, 421 Hartmann Road, Evans City, PA 16033. Work hours vary, but generally they follow the operating hours of the landfill. In addition, the technician is expected to be available 24/7 for emergency call outs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safely and efficiently perform assigned responsibilities to include such duties as:

• Conducts, or assists with, environmental sampling that may include air quality and gas migration.

• Performs preventative maintenance and evaluation on components of the gas processing plant including the compressors, filters (Coalescent & Carbon), knock out pots, heat exchangers, etc.

• Measures and records gas measurements from the landfill well field and at the landfill gas probes to ensure the ongoing compliance with applicable safety regulations, as well as federal and state requirements.

• Troubleshoots and corrects landfill gas extraction systems when necessary; report more complicated issues to management to ensure timely correction.

• Installs gas extraction well pumps and performs necessary maintenance on the well pumps.

• Performs welding and installation of HDPE gas header and lateral piping to gas extraction wells.

• Completes vertical gas well installation including the PVC pipe, gravel, bentonite, and soils.

• Prepares and submits required reporting data relative to landfill gas extraction and other related systems.

• Performs all responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring adherence to all safety regulations that govern job performance; ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable federal and state requirements.

• Performs othe job-related duties as required.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCTATION, CERTIFICATION:

Required:

• Valid Driver’s License

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working at a site regulated by OSHA.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with landfill gas extraction and/or leachate systems.

Preferred:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working at sites regulated by OSHA.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with landfill gas extraction and/or leachate systems.

Job Requirements

• Possession of a valid PA Driver’s License and ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.

• Ability to work outside during all weather conditions all year round and lift at least 50 pounds.

• Ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.

• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules that are set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.

Special Requirements

• Employee must adhere to all site safety rules and regulations. Employee will be asked to provide their own safety shoes.
Seneca Landfill, Inc.
Evans City, PA

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