Field Environmental Technician - Emergency Response

Paylocity; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

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

This full-time position supports emergency response and scheduled projects. Expect physically demanding work, outdoors in various weather, with emphasis on safety, teamwork, and accountability.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old (21+ in some locations).
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license (non‑CDL).
• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs and perform heavy physical labor.
• Work outdoors in extreme heat, cold, and varying weather conditions.
• Willingness to work extended hours, overtime, travel, weekends, holidays, and on‑call.
• Ability to wear respirators and meet OSHA respiratory protection requirements.

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 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, 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 (8–12+ hours), including nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency call‑outs.
• Participate in on‑call emergency response.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Heavy lifting

Reliability

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

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

This full-time position supports emergency response and scheduled projects. Expect physically demanding work, outdoors in various weather, with emphasis on safety, teamwork, and accountability.