Environmental Field Technician – Cleanup & Response

Socket.dev; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Miller Environmental Group is seeking Field Laborers / Technicians to join our field operations team in Columbus, OH. This hands-on role involves environmental cleanup, industrial cleaning, decontamination, spill response, and basic remediation under supervision.

Work will support both emergency response and scheduled projects, often outdoors and physically demanding. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and accountability with starting pay of $20+/hour plus overtime and weekend incentives.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older (in some locations, the requirement may be 21 years of age or older)
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license (non-CDL)
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs 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

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 (hose handling, spotting, equipment setup)
• Load and unload tools, materials, 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 (8–12+ hours), including nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-outs
• Participate in on‑call emergency response
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Willingness to try new things

Job description

Miller Environmental Group is seeking Field Laborers / Technicians to join our field operations team in Columbus, OH. This hands-on role involves environmental cleanup, industrial cleaning, decontamination, spill response, and basic remediation under supervision.

Work will support both emergency response and scheduled projects, often outdoors and physically demanding. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and accountability with starting pay of $20+/hour plus overtime and weekend incentives.