Field Laborer/Technician-Harrisburg, PA

ManpowerGroup WorkMyWay • Harrisburg, PA

17h • $20

About The Position

Miller Environmental Group is seeking 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 tasks. The role supports emergency response and scheduled projects and involves physical, demanding work in challenging environments, with a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and accountability.

This is an on-call, travel, and emergency response role. Employees may be required to mobilize rapidly, work extended shifts, and respond to emergencies at night, on weekends, or on holidays. The position offers a starting pay of $20 or more per hour, depending on experience, with overtime pay after eight hours in a day, 1.5 times pay for Saturday work, and double pay for Sunday work. Significant overtime opportunities are common.

The work is field-based and primarily outdoors for 8–12 or more hours per day. Conditions may include noise, chemicals, uneven terrain, confined spaces, and elevated work areas. Required PPE may include coveralls, gloves, eye protection, respirators, air monitors, and fully encapsulated suits; employees may need to wear Level A PPE with SCBA for extended periods when required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Miller Environmental Group specializes in emergency response, remediation, and industrial cleaning. The company provides company-paid training, certifications, and required safety qualifications, along with hands-on experience and advancement opportunities into Technician, Driver (CDL), and Leadership roles.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old; the requirement may be 21 or older in some locations.
• 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.
• 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 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, including 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 of 8–12 or more 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, increasing with each year of service.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid training, certifications, and required safety qualifications.
• 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