CDL Driver Class A / Field Laborer – Environmental Services

Miller Environmental Group•Bohemia, NY

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Miller Environmental Group is seeking a CDL Class A Driver / Field Laborer to support its environmental services operations. The role involves safely operating CDL Class A commercial vehicles for environmental remediation, waste transport, industrial cleaning, and spill response, while also performing hands-on field labor when not driving. The position supports emergency response and scheduled project work and requires flexibility, physical endurance, technical awareness, and a strong commitment to safety. Work may take place in challenging environments under strict DOT, OSHA, and company safety requirements. This field-based position is performed primarily outdoors for 8–12 or more hours per day. Work may involve exposure to noise, traffic, chemicals, uneven terrain, confined spaces, and elevated work areas. The position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, climbing, and equipment operation, as well as wearing required personal protective equipment. When required, employees must be able to wear fully encapsulated Level A PPE with SCBA for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The position offers starting pay of $30 or more per hour, depending on experience. Overtime is paid after eight hours in a day, Saturday work is paid at 1.5 times the rate, and Sunday work at twice the rate. Significant overtime opportunities are available due to emergency response and project demands. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first day of the month following hire; a 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company matching up to 4%; 15 paid days off annually, increasing with tenure; 10 paid holidays; and company-paid life insurance. The company also provides paid CDL-related, safety, equipment, and hazmat training, paid certifications and CDL renewals, hands-on experience, and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Valid, unrestricted CDL Class A license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to safely operate CDL vehicles and complete DOT documentation.
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, nights, weekends, holidays, travel when needed, and on-call shifts, potentially in the middle of the night.
Ability to wear respirators and meet OSHA respiratory protection and facial hair requirements.
Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Strong reliability, teamwork, and willingness to learn and try new things.
Must pass a DOT physical, fit-for-duty physical, drug/alcohol screening, and background check.

Nice To Haves

Prior CDL driving experience in environmental, industrial, or construction settings.
Experience with vacuum trucks, tankers, or roll-off equipment.

Responsibilities

Safely operate CDL Class A commercial vehicles in compliance with DOT and company requirements.
Drive tractor trailers, tankers, roll-off trucks, vacuum trucks, and other CDL units.
Transport regulated and non-regulated materials between job sites, facilities, and disposal locations.
Secure loads and ensure proper labeling and placarding for hazardous materials.
Maneuver large vehicles safely in tight or complex jobsite conditions, using spotters as required.
Perform and document pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
Maintain required DOT logs (DTR/DDL) and compliance documentation.
Report accidents, violations, defects, or equipment issues immediately.
Travel to weigh stations as required for load verification.
Assist with environmental cleanup, remediation, spill response, and industrial cleaning.
Support emergency response deployments and on-call operations.
Handle, package, and transport regulated materials under supervision.
Help set up containment and work zones.
Clean contaminated equipment and work areas using appropriate methods and tools.
Load and unload tools, materials, debris, and equipment.
Perform physical labor, including digging, shoveling, site preparation, and debris removal.
Support vacuum truck operations, including hose handling and spotting.
Maintain basic field documentation, such as container counts or material tracking.
Participate in daily safety meetings and required training.
Report safety hazards, equipment problems, or unusual site conditions.
Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Benefits

Medical coverage beginning the first day of the month following hire.
Dental coverage beginning the first day of the month following hire.
Vision coverage beginning the first day of the month following hire.
401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 4%.
15 paid days off annually, increasing with tenure.
10 paid holidays.
Company-paid life insurance.
Company-paid CDL-related, safety, equipment, and hazmat training.
Paid certifications and CDL renewals.
Advancement opportunities into senior driver or leadership roles.
Significant overtime opportunities, with overtime pay after eight hours in a day, 1.5x pay for Saturday work, and 2x pay for Sunday work.