Field Technician: Environmental Cleanup & Emergency Response

Miller Environmental Group; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off: 15 days + holidays

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

Miller Environmental Group in Bridgeport, OH is seeking Field Laborers / Technicians to join our hands-on field operations team. You will perform environmental cleanup, industrial cleaning, decontamination, spill response, and basic remediation under direct supervision.

This role supports emergency response and scheduled projects; it requires physical stamina, commitment to safety, teamwork, and the ability to work long shifts, including nights and weekends, in challenging outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older (in some locations, the requirement may be 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 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, 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

Reliability

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Miller Environmental Group in Bridgeport, OH is seeking Field Laborers / Technicians to join our hands-on field operations team. You will perform environmental cleanup, industrial cleaning, decontamination, spill response, and basic remediation under direct supervision.

This role supports emergency response and scheduled projects; it requires physical stamina, commitment to safety, teamwork, and the ability to work long shifts, including nights and weekends, in challenging outdoor environments.