Solid Waste Landfill Technician

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), is seeking a Solid Waste Landfill SEM Technician for our Chicago office.Potential sign-on and relocation bonus, if applicable.2 + years of basic knowledge of principles and practices related to the operation of landfill systemsWill work as a member of a project team(s) to complete specific assignments at municipal solid waste landfill(s) in Midwest (rarely overnight) Willing to work in the beautiful outdoors a majority of the timeAble to lift up to 35 pounds40-hour HAZWOPER certificate preferredValid Driver’s LicenseCompetency in Microsoft Word and Excel and working with Android other technology will be necessary with the associated work.Great verbal and written communication skillsWork truck (with tools) provided for travel to and from job sitesPersonal protective Equipment providedCompetitive wage, full benefit package, and opportunity to join in company stock ownershipSome travel may be required for project services.The posting range for this position is between $59,616 - $87,210 based on experience and location (in addition, CEC offers overtime pay and other great benefits).We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience! We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success. CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance. CEC is an equal opportunity. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.THIRD PARTY RECRUITERSIf CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.

Created: 2026-03-13