Solid Waste Inspector
Resource Options · resourceoptions.com
PlymouthMid level3+ yrs
Straight from the company’s own careers site.
The job in short
Solid waste inspection.
Compliance
Details
- Found
- 5 d ago · posted 2026-10-28
- Location
- Plymouth, Massachusetts, null
- Pay (as listed)
- $90,000–$130,000 a year
Full description
Join a Growing Team as a Solid Waste Inspector! Are you a solid waste or environmental professional looking to grow your career in a dynamic, client-focused consulting environment? We are seeking a Solid Waste Inspector to support a variety of solid waste facilities, including transfer stations, landfills, recycling, and composting operations across Massachusetts.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to build on their experience in inspections, compliance, and reporting while gaining exposure to permitting and regulatory processes. If you enjoy working in both field and office settings, navigating regulations, and collaborating with clients and agencies, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
As a Solid Waste Inspector, your work will support both day-to-day compliance activities and broader permitting and operational initiatives. Your responsibilities will include:
Conducting solid waste facility inspections and preparing detailed compliance reports
Supporting MassDEP annual reporting and Quarterly MPS reporting
Assisting with preparation of technical reports and permit applications, including:
Operations and Maintenance Plans
Waste Ban Compliance Plans
Closure Plans
Site Suitability applications
Contributing to MEPA filings (ENF, EIR, NPC) and other regulatory documentation
Communicating with clients and regulatory agencies to support compliance and permitting efforts
Managing inspection schedules and ensuring regulatory reporting deadlines are met
Collaborating with internal teams to support both field operations and office-based reporting and documentation
Providing general compliance support, including data tracking, quality control, and process improvements
Qualifications:
We are seeking motivated professionals with strong technical knowledge and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Ideal candidates will have:
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, or related discipline
3+ years of experience in solid waste inspections, reporting, operations, and/or permitting
Current MassDEP Third-Party Inspector certification (required)
Experience with MassDEP regulations, including waste ban compliance and reporting requirements
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively
Preferred Qualifications:
Asbestos Inspector licensure
Experience with landfill, transfer station, recycling, or composting facility operations
Familiarity with MEPA filings and MassDEP permitting processes
Background in consulting with exposure to multiple clients and projects
Strong technical writing skills for regulatory reports and applications
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Pay Range: $90,000 - $130,000 annually
Now in our 4th decade, Resource Options, Inc. (“ROI”) partners with Design, Construction, Environmental, and Real Estate professionals to help them identify great opportunities within their area of expertise. With offices throughout New England, New York and New Jersey, ROI seeks candidates interested in rewarding careers with companies serving the natural and built environments. Representative positions include carpenters, electricians, laborers, pipefitters, plumbers, OSHA 40 technicians, CDL drivers, lab pack chemists, HEO’s, w/ww operators, analytical chemists, environmental scientists, safety professionals, land surveyors, M/E/P engineers, civil, structural and geotechnical engineers, architects and interior designers, project managers, estimators, superintendents, OPM representatives, property managers, facility maintenance technicians and more.
ROI intends to provide a safe and drug-free work environment for our employees and our clients; as such you may be required to take a pre-employment drug screen before beginning employment.
If you value an honest day’s work and take pride in what you do, we want to work with you. Come join our team!
ROI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
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