River Birch is committed to transforming the way waste is managed, turning environmental challenges into opportunities for resource recovery and renewable energy production. Through its state-of-the-art landfill, gas plant, and injection well operations, River Birch pioneers new methods to minimize waste, maximize renewable energy production, and reduce emissions across industries.

As the third-largest renewable natural gas plant in the United States, along with cutting-edge initiatives in carbon capture, solar energy, and hydrogen production, River Birch is setting the standard for a carbon-negative future. By investing in groundbreaking technologies and scaling its impact nationwide, the company is actively shaping the future of renewable energy and creating a world where sustainability and innovation go hand in hand—ensuring that tomorrow’s energy solutions are built on a foundation of responsibility and progress today.

Injection Well Operators are responsible for assuring safe and efficient operation of the disposal well system, centrifuges, DAFs, and screw presses. Maintain quality control and assure complete compliance with all federal, state, and local laws governing environmental compliance, worker safety and underground injection well regulations. The Injection Well Operator will be expected to complete assignments within acceptable work standards with a minimum amount of supervision.

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to

• General maintenance (greasing/cleaning equipment)
• Changing sock filters as needed.
• Unhook/ hook up hoses for offloading and loading of industrial waste waters.
• Complete shift, environmental, and injection logs.
• Monitor pumps and hoses during truck unload.
• Meet compliance requirements with county, state, and federal regulatory rules and regulations.
• Ensure manifests are completed with accuracy and signed by drivers.
• Perform P.H and specific gravity testing on samples.
• Effectively communicate with shift relief and management.
• Attend company meetings as requested.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Keep work area neat and clean.
• Wear the required (company provided) PPE and follow safety guidelines and procedures.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Positive attitude and good work ethic.
• Good mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts
• Ability to climb staircase and work on catwalk of 5’-25’.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to execute duties based off instruction with little supervision or guidance.
• Be able to handle stress, and interact effectively with others in the workplace

Safety is an important part of our operation. All employees are required to wear all appropriate personal protective equipment (gloves, safety glasses, steel toe boots, reflective vest).

Benefits

Full-time employees qualify to participate in benefits after 90 days of employment.

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• 401-K
• Company paid holidays
• 2 Week's Vacation after 1-year
• Sick leave
• Company paid uniforms and training

The hiring department will conduct interviews of selected qualified individuals prior to requesting a background check. No job application submitted prior to such an interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment opportunity.