CDL Driver Class A/Field Laborer-Lancaster, NY

ManpowerGroup WorkMyWay • Lancaster, NY

1h

About The Position

Miller Environmental Group is seeking a CDL Class A Driver / Field Laborer to support environmental services operations in Lancaster, New York. 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 both emergency response and scheduled projects and requires flexibility, physical endurance, technical awareness, and adherence to DOT, OSHA, and company safety requirements.

The position involves field-based work primarily outdoors, often in challenging environments. Drivers may transport regulated and non-regulated materials, operate a range of commercial vehicles, and assist with cleanup, remediation, spill response, industrial cleaning, and emergency deployments. The role may involve on-call work, travel, extended hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and significant overtime.

Starting pay is $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 regular rate and Sunday work at twice the regular rate. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first day of the month following hire; a 401(k) with a 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 offers paid CDL-related, safety, equipment, and hazardous materials training, paid certifications and CDL renewals, 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 pounds 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

• 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 hazardous materials are properly labeled and placarded.
• Maneuver large vehicles in complex or confined jobsite conditions, using spotters as required.
• Perform and document pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Maintain required DOT logs, including DTR/DDL, and other 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 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 and 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 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 hazardous materials training.
• Paid certifications and CDL renewals.
• Advancement opportunities into senior driver or leadership roles.

What This Job Offers

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