Field Laborer / Technician – Environmental Services

Miller Environmental Group Inc•Plant City, FL

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Miller Environmental Group is hiring Field Laborers / Technicians for its field operations team in Plant City, Florida. Under direct supervision, the role performs hands-on environmental cleanup, industrial cleaning, decontamination, spill response, and basic remediation. Work supports emergency response and scheduled projects and is physical and demanding, often taking place in challenging environments with a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and accountability. This is an on-call, travel, and emergency-response role. Employees may work extended shifts of 8–12 or more hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-outs, and may be deployed to environmental emergencies. The position involves outdoor work and exposure to noise, chemicals, uneven terrain, confined spaces, and elevated work areas. Required protective equipment may include coveralls, gloves, eye protection, respirators, air monitors, and fully encapsulated suits, including Level A PPE with SCBA for extended periods when required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Starting pay is $20 or more per hour, depending on experience. Overtime is paid after eight hours in a day, with 1.5x pay for Saturday work and 2x pay for Sunday work. Significant overtime opportunities are common due to emergency response and project demands. Miller Environmental Group provides paid training and certifications, hands-on experience, and advancement opportunities into Technician, Driver (CDL), and leadership roles.

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 and/or equipment.
Spill response, remediation, or hazardous materials 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 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 through hose handling, spotting, and equipment setup.
Load and unload tools, materials, and equipment.
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, including nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-outs.
Participate in on-call emergency response.
Perform other duties as assigned.