Field Laborer / Technician – Environmental Services

Miller Environmental Group Inc • Harrisburg, PA

1h • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Miller Environmental Group is hiring Field Laborers / Technicians for its field operations team in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Under direct supervision, this position performs hands-on environmental cleanup, industrial cleaning, decontamination, spill response, and basic remediation. The role supports emergency response and scheduled projects, with work that is physical and demanding and requires a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and accountability.

This is an on-call, travel, and emergency-response role. Work is primarily outdoors and may involve extended shifts of 8–12 or more hours, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency call-outs. Employees may work in challenging environments and must be able to use required personal protective equipment, including respirators and, when required, fully encapsulated Level A PPE with SCBA.

Miller Environmental Group describes the role as a first-responder-like opportunity to mobilize to environmental emergencies and help protect people, critical infrastructure, and the environment. The company offers company-paid training, certifications, and required safety qualifications, hands-on experience, and advancement opportunities into Technician, Driver (CDL), and leadership roles.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old; some locations may require a minimum age of 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 shifts, 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, plus 10 paid holidays.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid training, certifications, and required safety qualifications.
• Clear advancement opportunities into Technician, Driver (CDL), and leadership roles.

What This Job Offers

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