CDL Driver Class A / Field Laborer – Environmental Services

Description

Miller Environmental Group

CDL Driver Class A / Field Laborer – Environmental Services

Location: Charlotte, NC

Job Type: Full Time

Position Overview:

Miller Environmental Group (MEG) is seeking a dynamic and safety-conscious Heavy Equipment Hauling Driver with a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for transporting heavy equipment and freight across various routes, ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining the highest safety standards. Your expertise in operating different types of trucks and trailers, including flatbeds, refrigerated trailers, tankers, dump trucks, and roll-off trucks, will be essential to our success. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with diverse equipment and contribute to efficient logistics operations in a fast-paced environment. 

This role supports both emergency response and scheduled project work and requires 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.

Why Work for Miller Environmental Group?

Serve in a first responder–like role, mobilizing quickly to environmental emergencies and performing meaningful work that protects people, property, critical infrastructure, and the environment when it matters most.

Compensation:

• Starting pay: $30+/hour, depending on experience
• 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

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 (increases with tenure) plus 10 paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance

Growth & Career Development:

• Company-paid CDL-related, safety, equipment, and hazmat training
• Paid certifications and CDL renewals
• Hands-on experience in environmental response, remediation, and industrial services
• Advancement opportunities into senior driver or leadership roles
• Long-term career growth with a company that promotes from within

Key Responsibilities

Driving & Equipment Operation:

• Safely operate tractor-trailers with manual transmissions to haul heavy equipment, freight, and specialized loads across designated routes.
• Load and unload equipment at various locations. Ensuring secure placement for transport.
• Drive a variety of trailers including flatbeds, lowboys, roll back tankers, dump trucks, and roll-off trucks to meet delivery schedules.
• Route driving with a focus on efficiency, safety, and compliance with all federal and state transportation regulations.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicles and trailers to identify maintenance needs or safety issues.
• Load and secure heavy equipment (ranging from generators, forklifts to excavation equipment) or freight properly to prevent shifting or damage during transit.
• Communicate effectively with dispatcher regarding delivery status, route adjustments, or issues encountered on the road.

Environmental & Industrial Field Work:

• 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 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

Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Proven truck driving experience in freight delivery, heavy equipment hauling, or similar roles.
• Familiarity with operating various trailer types such as flatbeds, lowboys, dump trucks, roll-off trucks and heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of load securement techniques for heavy equipment and freight.
• Experience with route planning and driving in diverse environments.
• Ability to load & unload cargo efficiently using forklifts or other handling tools when necessary.
• Prior experience in commercial driving roles involving freight transportation and delivery driver responsibilities is highly preferred. Join us as a Heavy Equipment Hauling Class A CDL Driver and become part of a dedicated team committed to safe practices, timely deliveries, and operational excellence!
• Valid, unrestricted CDL Class A license with acceptable driving record
• Ability to safely operate CDL vehicles and complete DOT documentation
• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs. and perform heavy physical labor
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Strong reliability, teamwork, and willingness to learn and try new things
• Must pass DOT physical, fit-for-duty physical, drug/alcohol screening, and background check

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Field-based work performed primarily outdoors for 8–12+ hours per day
• Exposure to noise, traffic, chemicals, uneven terrain, confined spaces, and elevated work areas
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, climbing, and operating equipment
• Required use of PPE including coveralls, gloves, eye protection, respirators, air monitors, and protective suits
• Ability to wear fully encapsulated Level A PPE with SCBA for extended periods when required
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

About Miller Environmental Group:

Miller Environmental Group is an environmental services company specializing in emergency response, remediation, and industrial cleaning. With multiple branch locations and rapid deployment capabilities, MEG supports clients during routine operations and critical incidents—helping protect people, property, and the environment. Miller Environmental Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.