Field Technician – Environmental Cleanup & Response

Miller Environmental Group; Town of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Company-paid training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Miller Environmental Group is hiring Field Laborers / Technicians for hands-on environmental cleanup, industrial cleaning, decontamination, spill response, and basic remediation tasks in Lancaster, NY. This on-site role supports both emergency response and scheduled project work, often in challenging environments with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

The position offers growth into Technician, Driver (CDL), and Leadership roles, with company-paid training and benefits including

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license (non-CDL).
• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs and perform heavy physical labor.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme heat, cold, and varying weather conditions.
• Willingness to work extended hours, overtime, travel, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations.
• 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, including respirators and fully encapsulated Level A suits.
• 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), without driving CDL vehicles.
• Load and unload tools, materials, and equipment (non‑CDL).
• 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 labor

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Driver license (non-CDL)

Willingness to travel

Fit-for-duty

Job description

Miller Environmental Group is hiring Field Laborers / Technicians for hands-on environmental cleanup, industrial cleaning, decontamination, spill response, and basic remediation tasks in Lancaster, NY. This on-site role supports both emergency response and scheduled project work, often in challenging environments with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

The position offers growth into Technician, Driver (CDL), and Leadership roles, with company-paid training and benefits including