Field Technician — Environmental Cleanup & Emergency Response

Miller Environmental Group Inc; Billingsport (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company

15 paid days off annually plus 10 paid

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

Miller Environmental Group in Paulsboro, NJ is seeking a Field Laborer / Technician to join our environmental services team. This hands-on role performs cleanup, decontamination, spill response, and basic remediation under supervision.

The position is full-time, requires physical work outdoors, and offers overtime pay and a strong safety culture, including PPE and training. Starting pay is $20+ per hour, with growth through certification and on-call opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must pass fit-for-duty physical, drug/alcohol screening, and background check
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license (non-CDL)
• Ability to lift 40-50 lbs and perform heavy physical labor
• Willingness to work extended hours, overtime, travel, weekends, holidays, and on-call

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), nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-outs
• Participate in on-call emergency response
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Reliability

Job description

Miller Environmental Group in Paulsboro, NJ is seeking a Field Laborer / Technician to join our environmental services team. This hands-on role performs cleanup, decontamination, spill response, and basic remediation under supervision.

The position is full-time, requires physical work outdoors, and offers overtime pay and a strong safety culture, including PPE and training. Starting pay is $20+ per hour, with growth through certification and on-call opportunities.