Field Laborer / Technician - Environmental Services

Miller Environmental Group • Rock Tavern, NY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Miller Environmental Group (MEG) is seeking Field Laborers / Technicians to join our field operations team. This position performs hands-on environmental cleanup, industrial cleaning, decontamination, spill response, and basic remediation tasks under direct supervision. This role supports both emergency response and scheduled project work. The work is physical and demanding, often performed in challenging environments, and requires a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and accountability. Serve in a first-responder–like role, rapidly mobilizing to environmental emergencies and doing meaningful work that truly makes a difference—protecting people, critical infrastructure, and the environment when it matters most.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license (non-CDL)
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs and perform heavy physical labor
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme heat, cold, and varying weather conditions
• Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and on uneven terrain
• Willingness to work extended hours, overtime, travel, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations
• Ability to wear respirators and meet OSHA respiratory protection and facial hair requirements
• Strong reliability, teamwork, and willingness to learn
• Must pass a fit-for-duty physical, drug/alcohol screening, and background check

Nice To Haves

• Experience in environmental services, construction, industrial cleaning, mechanical, landscaping or general labor
• Spill response, remediation, or hazardous materials experience
• Mechanical aptitude or equipment support experience

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental cleanup, industrial cleaning, and decontamination work under supervision
• Assist with spill response, emergency deployments, and basic remediation tasks
• Handle, package, and transport contaminated materials in compliance with regulations
• Wear, maintain, and properly use required PPE, including respirators and fully encapsulated Level A suits
• Perform strenuous physical labor including digging, lifting, shoveling, debris removal, and hose handling
• Assist with containment setup and site preparation
• Support vacuum truck operations (hose handling, spotting, equipment setup), without driving CDL vehicles
• Load and unload tools, materials, and equipment (non-CDL)
• Clean tools, equipment, and work areas using appropriate cleaning methods
• Maintain basic site records such as container or material counts
• Participate in daily safety briefings and required training
• Report safety hazards, equipment issues, or unusual site conditions
• Work extended shifts (8–12+ hours), including nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-outs
• Participate in on-call emergency response
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first day of the month following hire
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 4%
• 15 paid days off annually (which increases each year of service) plus 10 paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid training, certifications, and required safety qualifications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed