Field Laborer Hydro Blaster Technician- Chester, SC

Role summary

Field Laborer Hydro Blaster Technician- Chester, SC is a full-time role at ManpowerGroup WorkMyWay in Chester, South Carolina, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-11-10. Salary: USD 20–23 per hour. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.

Job title

Field Laborer Hydro Blaster Technician- Chester, SC

Company

ManpowerGroup WorkMyWay

Location

Chester, South Carolina, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Employment type

full-time

Category

Trades & Construction

Salary

USD 20–23 per hour

Experience level

0-2

Degree required

No

Date posted

2026-11-10

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Description

Miller Environmental Group

Field Laborer / Technician - Environmental Services, Hydroblasting

Location: Chester, SC

Job Type: Full Time

On-Call / Travel / Emergency Response Role:

Miller Environmental Group (MEG) is seeking Field Laborers / Technicians to join our field operations team. This position performs hands-on hydroblasting, high-pressure water-jetting, environmental cleanup, industrial cleaning, decontamination, spill response, and basic remediation work.

This role supports emergency response and scheduled project work. The work is physically demanding, often performed in challenging industrial or outdoor environments, and requires a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, reliability, and accountability. Entry-level candidates who are willing to learn are encouraged to apply. Candidates with verifiable hydroblasting experience may qualify for the higher starting pay range.

Why Work for Miller Environmental Group?

Serve in a first-responder-like role, rapidly mobilizing to environmental emergencies and performing meaningful work that helps protect people, critical infrastructure, property, and the environment.

Compensation

Entry-level candidates with no hydroblasting experience: $20.00+ per hour

Candidates with verifiable hydroblasting experience: $22.00+ per hour

Final starting pay is based on directly related experience, equipment knowledge, safety qualifications, certifications, and overall qualifications.

Overtime pay after 8 hours worked in one day.

Saturday work paid at 1.5 times the employee's regular hourly rate.

Sunday work paid at 2 times the employee's regular hourly rate.

Significant overtime opportunities may be available due to emergency response, travel, and project demands.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first day of the month following hire.

401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 4%.

15 paid days off annually, increasing with years of service, plus 10 paid holidays.

Company-paid life insurance.

Company-paid training, certifications, and required safety qualifications.

Benefit eligibility, coverage, and plan terms are subject to applicable company policies and plan documents.

Growth & Career Development

Company-paid training, certifications, and required safety qualifications.

Hands-on experience in hydroblasting, industrial cleaning, environmental response, remediation, and hazardous-material handling.

Advancement opportunities into Senior Technician, Equipment Operator, Driver (CDL), Foreman, and Leadership roles.

Long-term development with a company that promotes from within and invests in its employees.

Key Responsibilities

Set up, inspect, operate, and shut down high-pressure hydroblasting and water-jetting equipment safely.

Perform hydroblasting and industrial cleaning of tanks, vessels, boilers, piping, pits, drains, trenches, vats, oil/water separators, process equipment, and industrial surfaces.

Inspect pumps, hoses, fittings, nozzles, lances, control devices, and safety equipment before use.

Establish and maintain exclusion zones, barricades, controlled work areas, and safe hose-management routes.

Follow depressurization, equipment-isolation, emergency-shutdown, and lockout/tagout procedures.

Perform environmental cleanup, industrial cleaning, decontamination, spill response, and basic remediation work.

Handle, package, label, load, and transport contaminated materials in compliance with applicable procedures and regulations.

Wear, inspect, 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, site preparation, and vacuum-truck operations, including hose handling, spotting, and equipment setup.

Load and unload tools, materials, pumps, hoses, containers, and project equipment.

Clean tools, equipment, vehicles, and work areas using approved cleaning methods.

Maintain site documentation, equipment inspections, and container or material counts.

Participate in daily safety briefings, job hazard analyses, toolbox talks, and required training.

Immediately report safety hazards, damaged equipment, pressure loss, hose damage, malfunctions, or unusual site conditions.

Work extended shifts of 8-12+ hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, travel assignments, and emergency call-outs.

Participate in a rotating on-call emergency-response schedule.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or older. Some assignments or locations may require employees to be at least 21.

Valid, unrestricted driver's license that meets company standards.

Reliable transportation.

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Ability to lift and carry 40-50 pounds and perform heavy physical labor.

Ability to work outdoors in extreme heat, cold, rain, and changing weather conditions.

Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and on uneven terrain after completing required training and authorization.

Willingness to work in wet, dirty, noisy, and physically demanding environments.

Availability for extended hours, overtime, travel, weekends, holidays, and middle-of-the-night emergency call-outs.

Ability to wear respirators and satisfy OSHA respiratory-protection and facial-hair requirements.

Strong reliability, teamwork, mechanical aptitude, communication skills, and willingness to learn.

Ability to pass a fit-for-duty physical, drug and alcohol screening, and background check.

Hydroblasting Experience Qualifications

Candidates seeking consideration within the $22.00-$23.00 per hour range should have:

At least one year of verifiable hands-on hydroblasting, water-jetting, or high-pressure industrial-cleaning experience.

Experience setting up and operating pumps, hoses, fittings, nozzles, lances, foot-control devices, and pressure-control equipment.

Knowledge of hydroblasting hazards, including high-pressure injection injuries, hose failures, line-of-fire exposure, loss of control, and unauthorized entry into restricted work areas.

Experience inspecting equipment and identifying worn, damaged, or unsafe components.

Understanding of depressurization, equipment isolation, exclusion zones, hose management, emergency shutdowns, and lockout/tagout procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

Two or more years of hydroblasting or industrial-cleaning experience.

Experience cleaning tanks, vessels, boilers, piping, heat exchangers, pits, drains, or process equipment.

OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.

Confined-space entry and attendant training.

Lockout/tagout, respiratory-protection, forklift, aerial-lift, skid-steer, vacuum-truck, or pump-operation training.

Experience in environmental services, spill response, remediation, hazardous materials, construction, refining, chemical processing, manufacturing, landscaping, mechanical work, or general labor.

Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License is a plus.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Field-based work primarily outdoors or at industrial facilities for 8-12+ hours per day.

Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, and hose handling.

Exposure to noise, chemicals, odors, dust, wet conditions, uneven terrain, confined spaces, and elevated work areas.

Required use of PPE, including coveralls, gloves, eye and face protection, hearing protection, respirators, air monitors, hydroblasting protection, and fully encapsulated suits.

Ability to wear fully encapsulated Level A PPE with SCBA for extended periods when trained and required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Miller Environmental Group

Miller Environmental Group is an environmental-services company specializing in emergency response, remediation, industrial cleaning, and related field services. With multiple branch locations and rapid-deployment capabilities, MEG supports customers during routine operations and critical incidents, helping protect people, property, infrastructure, and the environment.

Miller Environmental Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Salary Description

$20+ per hour for entry-level candidates; $22+per hour for candidates with verifiable hydroblasting experience.

General Information

Client

Miller Environmental

Job Category

Technician

City

Chester

State

South Carolina

Work Style

Field