Class A Driver (Vacuum/Rolloff)

Ponder Environmental Services, Inc.; Benicia (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disabled?

Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay

Job summary

Ponder Environmental Services, Inc. is seeking a reliable Class A Driver (Vacuum/Rolloff) to join our field operations team in Benicia, CA. You will operate a variety of company-owned vehicles and specialized equipment to transport hazardous and non-hazardous waste safely.

This role requires 3+ years of commercial driving, CDL with Tanker and HAZMAT endorsements, and strong knowledge of DOT regulations. You’ll perform DVIRs, maintain logs, and support site operations across multiple truck types.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of commercial driving experience in transportation, hazardous waste, or industrial services.
• Experience with Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) and basic digital workflows.
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and vehicle operation.
• Experience operating vacuum trucks, roll-offs, and heavy equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy-duty trucks (including truck and trailer combinations over 26,000 lbs) with or without trailers.
• Transport non-hazardous and hazardous materials according to DOT and environmental regulations.
• Conduct and document thorough vehicle inspections (DVIRs) and maintain ELD logs.
• Hook up, disconnect, back up, and secure trailers, and manage load tie-downs.
• Load and unload materials using appropriate equipment and procedures.
• Operate vacuum trucks, roll-off trucks, hydro1ecavators, and specialty machinery.
• Perform equipment fueling, fluid checks, and basic vehicle maintenance.
• Follow approved routes, including Hazmat routing, with no unauthorized stops.
• Maintain clean, fueled equipment and communicate regularly with dispatch and shop personnel.
• Perform washouts, placarding, and site containment setup where required.
• Operate forklifts, skid steers, and other equipment as needed on job sites.
• Complete accurate paperwork including shipping documents, JSAs, work orders, and inventory forms.
• Assist field crews with site work and uphold safety standards at all times.
• Out-of-town travel will be required. Travel frequency and duration will vary based on project requirements.
• Most routine operations take place during day shifts, but emergency response can happen at any hour.

Skills

Heavy-Duty Truck Operation

DOT Regulations

ELD Experience

HazMat Awareness

Vehicle Fleet Variety

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL with Tanker and Hazardous Materials endorsements

TWIC credential

40-hour HAZWOPER Certification

Tools

Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)

Job description

Ponder Environmental Services is seeking a reliable and safety-focusedClass A Driver (Vacuum/Rolloff)to join our field operations team. In this role, you will operate a variety of company-owned vehicles and specialized equipment including but limited to Vacuum Tankers, Roll-Offs, Dry Vans, Box Trucks, Hydro Excavation Equipment, Air Movers (guzzler trucks), Winch Trucks, and Flatbeds to safely transport hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials.

Responsibilities

As a key part of our transportation and operations team, you’ll:

• Safely operate heavy-duty trucks (including truck and trailer combinations over 26,000 lbs) with or without trailers
• Transport non-hazardous and hazardous materials according to DOT and environmental regulations
• Conduct and document thorough vehicle inspections (DVIRs) and maintain ELD logs
• Hook up, disconnect, back up, and secure trailers, and manage load tie‑downs
• Load and unload materials using appropriate equipment and procedures
• Operate vacuum trucks, roll-off trucks, hydro‑excavators, and specialty machinery
• Perform equipment fueling, fluid checks, and basic vehicle maintenance
• Follow approved routes, including Hazmat routing, with no unauthorized stops
• Maintain clean, fueled equipment and communicate regularly with dispatch and shop personnel
• Perform washouts, placarding, and site containment setup where required
• Operate forklifts, skid steers, and other equipment as needed on job sites
• Complete accurate paperwork including shipping documents, JSAs, work orders, and inventory forms
• Assist field crews with site work and uphold safety standards at all times
• Out-of-town travel will be required. Travel frequency and duration will vary based on project requirements.
• Most routine operations take place during day shifts, but emergency response can happen at any hour.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• 3+ years of commercial driving experience in transportation, hazardous waste, or industrial services
• Experience with Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) and basic digital workflows
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and vehicle operation
• Experience operating multiple vehicle types such as vacuum trucks, roll-offs, and heavy equipment preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker and Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) endorsements required
• Clean MVR and ability to meet DOT and company insurance standards
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification preferred
• TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)

What Ponder Offers

We value our employees and offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Salary/Hourly Rate Range: $35.00 - $42.00
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ponder Environmental Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Aff…? We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and make employment decisions based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status.