CDL Driver Class A / Field Laborer – Environmental Services
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 for 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 and calls for flexibility, physical endurance, technical awareness, and a strong commitment to safety while working under DOT, OSHA, and company safety requirements. The position is field-based and performed primarily outdoors, often in challenging conditions. The employee may work extended hours and respond to emergencies, including on-call deployments. Miller Environmental Group provides company-paid CDL-related, safety, equipment, and hazardous-materials training, paid certifications and CDL renewals, and opportunities for advancement 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, 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 vehicles.
- Transport regulated and non-regulated materials between job sites, facilities, and disposal locations.
- Secure loads and ensure hazardous materials are properly labeled and placarded.
- Maneuver large vehicles in tight or complex jobsite conditions, using spotters as required.
- Perform and document pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Maintain required DOT logs and compliance documentation.
- Immediately report accidents, violations, defects, and equipment issues.
- 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 in 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 such as 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, and 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.
- Long-term career growth with a company that promotes from within.
- Overtime pay after 8 hours in a day.
- 1.5x pay for Saturday work.
- 2x pay for Sunday work.
- Significant overtime opportunities due to emergency response and project demands.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
