Posted 01/29/2026
Job Number: 15390
Senior Traveling Wellfield Technician
Shawnee, KS • Hybrid
Industry: Utilities
Job Category: Technical
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $54,080 - $72,800/Annually
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Job Description
Position Title: Senior Traveling Wellfield Technician
The Senior Traveling Wellfield Technician plays a critical role in maintaining and enhancing landfill gas collection and control systems across various locations in the Midwest. This position requires extensive travel, with approximately 75% of the time spent on overnight assignments. The technician will be responsible for performing maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on equipment while also providing training and mentorship to local technicians. Candidates must be prepared to work in diverse environments and manage the challenges associated with significant travel and field conditions. This role is essential for ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards in the landfill gas industry.
Senior Traveling Wellfield Technician Responsibilities:
- Conduct maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of landfill gas collection and control systems at multiple plant sites
- Perform light repairs and equipment replacements, including welding smaller pipes
- Provide training and mentorship to less-experienced wellfield technicians
- Cover for local technicians during their leave or vacation
- Handle administrative tasks such as data entry, cycle counts, and liquid level monitoring
- Rebuild and service pneumatic pumps used in the dewatering process
Senior Traveling Wellfield Technician Requirements:
- Minimum 1-3 years of experience with landfill gas collection and control systems or related gas collection roles
- Ability to perform maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on equipment
- Willingness to travel extensively, up to 75% overnight travel during the work week
- Mechanical aptitude and experience in rebuilding or servicing pneumatic pumps
- Knowledge of landfill operations and processes
- Prior experience working at a landfill or in the landfill gas industry is preferred
- Familiarity with specific equipment brands like Pump One is preferred
- Ability to provide training and mentorship to less experienced technicians is preferred
- Comfort working in outdoor, potentially unpleasant conditions is preferred
Benefits:
- 401(k) with 7% company match and guaranteed contributions
- Health insurance coverage starting on the first day of employment
- Paid time off based on experience, ranging from 120 to 240 hours annually
- Company credit card for travel expenses
- Per diem or reimbursement for mileage when using personal vehicles
If you are a Senior Traveling Wellfield Technician looking to take the next step in your career, apply now! #LI-DV1
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