Agricultural Operations Technician II

Montauk Renewables is seeking an Agricultural Operations Technician II in Magnolia, NC. The role involves collecting animal waste for fuel, operating equipment, and ensuring safety and compliance on farms. Candidates need a high school diploma or GED, a valid NC Class A license, and must be willing to travel occasionally. The position offers a full-time schedule with benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.
Job Title: Agricultural Operations Technician II

Reports to: Agricultural Operations Manager

Location: NC

Company Summary:

This is an opportune time to join a fast-growing company which is an industry leader in the renewable energy space. Montauk is a fully integrated renewable energy company specializing in the management, recovery, and conversion of landfill methane into renewable electric power and renewable natural gas. Montauk’s corporate office is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a regional office in Houston, Texas. Montauk operates as a subsidiary of Montauk Holdings Limited, a publicly traded holding company listed on the NASDAQ.

Position Summary:

The Ag Operations Technician II will work in collecting the waste to be used as fuel for the recovery facility. Strives to achieve high standards of safety and environmental integrity while maintaining maximum collection of fuel supply.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ASSIGNED FACILITIES AND DEPARTMENTS:
• Operate collection and conditioning equipment in the collection of the fuel supply.
• Interact with farmers on the operation and collection of animal waste.
• Follow all requirements necessary to comply with individual farmers biosecurity and general industry operations for the safe collection of animal waste.
• Follow standard procedures to document animal waste collection volumes from individual farms.
• Perform general maintenance on collection and conditioning equipment.
• Follow all Montauk safety and environmental requirements / procedures during the collection and transportation of equipment and our operations at the farms.
• Perform maintenance and housekeeping activities at company facilities.
• Responsible for the set up and take down of the process equipment.
• Responsible for notifying the Ag Operations manager of any issues with the equipment or process.
• Ensure that preventative maintenance is completed on all assigned equipment.
• Perform pre-trip inspections of trucks and trailers set forth in DOT policy.

Minimum Requirements:
• High School or GED; technical training school.
• Working knowledge of pumps, gauges, etc.
• Ability to interact positively and effectively in a team environment.
• Farms will be located the North Carolina and could potentially require < 10% travel
• Candidates must have a flexible schedule and quick response time to meet the demands of the farms and recovery facility.
• Must have a valid NC Class A license with proper endorsements required by the State of NC.

Benefits:
• Full-Time employees are eligible for a strong benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Long term disability, and life insurance
• Retirement 401K
• Pay is commensurate with qualifications.

Montauk Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age. We are a drug free work environment based on Federal guidelines and use e-verify to confirm employment eligibility.