Field Laborer / Technician – Environmental Services

Miller Environmental Group•Harrisburg, PA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Miller Environmental Group is seeking Field Laborers / Technicians to join its field operations team in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The role performs hands-on environmental cleanup, industrial cleaning, decontamination, spill response, and basic remediation tasks under direct supervision. It supports emergency response and scheduled project work, often in challenging environments, and requires a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and accountability. This field-based role primarily involves outdoor work for 8–12 or more hours per day. Work may involve noise, chemicals, uneven terrain, confined spaces, elevated work areas, and strenuous physical labor. Employees use required personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include fully encapsulated Level A suits with SCBA for extended periods when required. The position includes on-call emergency response, travel, extended shifts, overtime, nights, weekends, holidays, and possible middle-of-the-night call-outs. The company describes the role as a first-responder-like position responding to environmental emergencies and helping protect people, infrastructure, and the environment. It offers company-paid training and certifications, hands-on experience, advancement opportunities into Technician, Driver (CDL), and Leadership roles, and long-term career growth.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old; in some locations, the minimum age may be 21.
Valid, unrestricted non-CDL driver’s license.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to lift 40–50 pounds 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 get dirty.
Willingness to work extended hours, overtime, travel, weekends, holidays, and on-call, potentially in the middle of the night.
Ability to wear respirators and meet OSHA respiratory protection and facial-hair requirements.
Strong reliability, teamwork, and willingness to learn and try new things.
Must pass a fit-for-duty physical, drug/alcohol screening, and background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in environmental services, construction, industrial cleaning, mechanical work, landscaping, or general labor involving tools or equipment.
Spill response, remediation, or hazardous materials experience.

Responsibilities

Perform environmental cleanup, industrial cleaning, and decontamination 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 personal protective equipment (PPE).
Perform strenuous physical labor, including digging, lifting, shoveling, debris removal, and hose handling.
Assist with containment setup and site preparation.
Support vacuum truck operations, including hose handling, spotting, and equipment setup.
Load and unload tools, materials, and equipment.
Clean tools, equipment, and work areas using appropriate methods.
Maintain basic site records, such as container or material counts.
Participate in daily safety briefings and required training.
Report safety hazards, equipment issues, and unusual site conditions.
Work extended shifts, 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, increasing with each year of service.
10 paid holidays.
Company-paid life insurance.
Company-paid training, certifications, and required safety qualifications.
Overtime pay after 8 hours in a day.
1.5x pay for Saturday work.
2x pay for Sunday work.
Significant overtime opportunities.