Field Laborer / Technician – Environmental Services

Miller Environmental Group Inc • Airlee, SC

5d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Miller Environmental Group is hiring Field Laborers / Technicians for its field operations team in Chester, South Carolina. Under direct supervision, this role performs hands-on environmental cleanup, industrial cleaning, decontamination, spill response, and basic remediation. The position supports both emergency response and scheduled project work in physical, demanding 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 must be willing to travel and participate in on-call response. Starting pay is $20 or more per hour depending on experience. Overtime opportunities are common, with overtime pay after eight hours in a day, 1.5 times pay for Saturday work, and double pay for Sunday work.

Miller Environmental Group describes the role as a first-responder-like position responding rapidly to environmental emergencies and helping protect people, critical infrastructure, and the environment. The company provides training and certifications and describes opportunities for advancement into Technician, CDL Driver, 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 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.
• Starting pay of $20 or more per hour, depending on experience.
• Overtime pay after eight hours in a day; 1.5 times pay for Saturday work and double pay for Sunday work.

What This Job Offers

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