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Operating Engineer Apprentice
CompanyLandmarc Environmental Systems
LocationNaperville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 8, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The apprentice will operate heavy construction equipment to excavate, move, and grade earth for landfill infrastructure projects. They are also responsible for maintaining equipment and completing required online construction safety and operation courses.
Internship Type
intern
Salary Range
$18 - $22
Company Size
98
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
We are one of the largest contractors in the nation to provide gas extraction, leachate collection, and operations and maintenance services for the landfill industry.
About the Role
Job Details: Job Location: Landmarc Naperville IL - Naperville, IL 60563, Position Type: Internship, Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.00 Hourly, Job Category: Construction, Operating Engineer Apprentice
The term of the apprenticeship is 2 years with an OJL attainment of 4000 supplemented by the minimum required 353 hours of related instruction.
Learn on-the-job (OJL) to operate equipment safely and efficiently to excavate, move, and grade earth for trenching and pipe installation at various landfills as well as maintain equipment.
Complete related instruction NCCER Courses online including Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills (85 hrs), Heavy Equipment Operations Level 1 (100 hrs), and Heavy Equipment Operations Level 2 (167.5 hrs)
Responsibilities:
Operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as bulldozers, excavators, forklifts, haul trucks, and skid steers
Excavate, move, and grade earth for trenching and pipe installation at various landfills
Repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties as needed
Complete related instruction courses and check in with instructors/supervisors
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to safely navigate and work within a landfill environment, which includes exposure to uneven terrain, steep slopes, holes, and other physical hazards. The position requires regular walking, climbing, and standing on varied ground surfaces in outdoor conditions.
The ability to stand, walk, kneel, crawl, bend, lift, and squat repeatedly for up to eight hours a day.
Wage Schedule:
Entry - $18/hr
Intermediate - $20/hr (2000+ OJL hours completed)
End - $22/hr (4000 OJL hours and 353 hours of related instruction completed)
Qualifications:
18+ years of age
Travel up to 100%
Equipment Operation skills- excavator, skid steer, forklift and road trucks.
Experience with Landfill Gas and Leachate Systems Construction practices preferred
Ability to pass a company paid drug test
Must be available to work overtime when necessary
Valid Driver license that passes our MVR policy requirement is required
The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50 pounds on a regular basis.
Preferably Proficient in Microsoft Office products, (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Landmarc Environmental Systems, LLC (Landmarc) was founded by seasoned environmental professionals with deep expertise in solid waste management and construction. Over the years, we’ve grown into a leading, multi-disciplined landfill construction and services company, offering vertically integrated solutions that meet the evolving needs of the industry. Today, Landmarc is one of the nation’s largest contractors specializing in gas extraction, leachate collection, and operations and maintenance services for landfills. Learn more at www.lmenvsys.com.
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Landmarc Environmental Systems maintains a drugfree workplace.
Qualifications:
Key Skills
Heavy equipment operationBulldozer operationExcavator operationForklift operationHaul truck operationSkid steer operationTrenchingPipe installationEquipment maintenanceLandfill gas systemsLeachate systemsMicrosoft OfficeConstruction safetyEarth grading
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