Field Technician: Environmental Cleanup & Emergency Response

Miller Environmental Group; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with 4% company match

15 paid days off annually + 10 paid ofl

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

Miller Environmental Group in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Field Laborer / Technician in Environmental Services. This role performs hands-on environmental cleanup, decontamination, and spill response under direct supervision, emphasizing safety, teamwork, and accountability.

The position requires physical endurance and willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and on-call deployments. Benefits include health coverage, a 401(k), paid time off, and company-paid life insurance.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ (or 21+ in some locations)
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license (non‑CDL)
• Able to lift 40–50 lbs and perform heavy physical labor
• Outdoor work in extreme temperatures
• Work in confined spaces, at heights, uneven terrain
• Willing to get dirty and work extended hours/overtime
• Ability to wear respirators and meet OSHA respiratory requirements
• Pass a fit-for-duty physical, drug/alcohol screening, and background check

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 per regulations
• Wear and maintain PPE and follow safety procedures
• Perform strenuous physical labor (digging, lifting, shoveling, debris removal)
• Support containment setup and site preparation; assist with vacuum truck operations

Skills

Lift 40–50 lbs

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Extended hours willingness

Job description

Miller Environmental Group in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Field Laborer / Technician in Environmental Services. This role performs hands-on environmental cleanup, decontamination, and spill response under direct supervision, emphasizing safety, teamwork, and accountability.

The position requires physical endurance and willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and on-call deployments. Benefits include health coverage, a 401(k), paid time off, and company-paid life insurance.