Field Environmental Technician – Emergency Response (On-Call)

Miller Environmental Group Inc; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with 4% match

15 paid days off per year + 10 paid UH

Company‑paid life insurance

Job summary

Miller Environmental Group is seeking Field Laborers / Technicians for hands‑on environmental cleanup, industrial cleaning, decontamination, and spill response in Dover, DE. This full‑time role supports emergency response and scheduled projects with safety as a top priority.

Starting pay is $20+ per hour with overtime after 8 hours, plus higher rates for weekend work. Company offers medical/dental/vision, 401(k) matching up to 4%, substantial PTO, and life insurance, plus company‑paid training

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older (in some locations, 21+)
• 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
• Ability to wear respirators and meet OSHA respiratory protection 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 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

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Willingness to learn

Job description

Miller Environmental Group is seeking Field Laborers / Technicians for hands‑on environmental cleanup, industrial cleaning, decontamination, and spill response in Dover, DE. This full‑time role supports emergency response and scheduled projects with safety as a top priority.

Starting pay is $20+ per hour with overtime after 8 hours, plus higher rates for weekend work. Company offers medical/dental/vision, 401(k) matching up to 4%, substantial PTO, and life insurance, plus company‑paid training