CDL Driver Class A / Field Laborer – Environmental Services

Miller Environmental Group • Syracuse, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Miller Environmental Group is seeking a CDL Class A Driver / Field Laborer to support environmental services operations. The role combines safe operation of CDL Class A commercial vehicles used in environmental remediation, waste transport, industrial cleaning, and spill response with hands-on field labor when not driving. It supports emergency response and scheduled project work, requiring flexibility, physical endurance, technical awareness, and a strong commitment to safety. Work is often performed in challenging environments under strict DOT, OSHA, and company safety requirements.

The position is field-based and performed primarily outdoors for 8–12 or more hours per day. It involves exposure to noise, traffic, chemicals, uneven terrain, confined spaces, and elevated work areas. Duties may include operating tractor trailers, tankers, roll-off trucks, vacuum trucks, and other CDL units; transporting materials; assisting with cleanup and remediation; and supporting emergency deployments and on-call operations. The role may require extended hours, overtime, nights, weekends, holidays, travel, and on-call availability, potentially in the middle of the night.

Starting pay is $30 or more per hour, depending on experience. Overtime is paid after eight hours in a day, with 1.5x pay for Saturday work and 2x pay for Sunday work. Significant overtime opportunities are available due to emergency response and project demands. Miller Environmental Group offers medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first day of the month following hire; a 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 4%; 15 paid days off annually, increasing with tenure, plus 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 into senior driver or leadership roles.

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, and holidays; travel when needed; and be on-call, 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

• Operate CDL Class A commercial vehicles safely and 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.
• Assist with setting 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, dental, and 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, plus 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.
• Overtime pay after 8 hours in a day; 1.5x pay for Saturday work and 2x pay for Sunday work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed