Also called: Gas Collection System Technician, LFG Technician
Maintains the wells and pipes that capture methane gas from landfills to prevent pollution and make energy.
A landfill gas tech walks the landfill checking dozens of wells, adjusts valves to balance gas flow, fixes pipes, and keeps records for air permits.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. On-the-job training; some technical school.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Environmental Technology (2-year).
Growing slowly (about 1% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 51-8099: Slower than average (1% to 2%).
Low risk for 10 years. Remote sensors watch gas wells; tuning wells and fixing pipes on site stays human.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to landfill operators or gas-to-energy firms for technician jobs; they train you on wells and safety
Classes: Chemistry, Algebra I.
Official data: O*NET occupation 51-8099.
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