Class A Driver (Vacuum/Rolloff)

Ponder Environmental Services, Inc.; Shafter (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Insurance

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 California. You will operate vacuum tanks, roll-off trucks, dry vans, and other equipment to safely transport hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials.

The role requires 3+ years of commercial driving experience, a CDL with Tanker, HazMat and Double/Triple Trailer endorsements, and a 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification. ELD experience and DOT knowledge are essential.

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 (26,000 lbs+), with or without trailers.
• Transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials per DOT/environmental rules.
• Perform and document DVIRs and maintain ELD logs.
• Hook up, disconnect, and secure trailers; manage load tie-downs.
• Load/unload materials with appropriate equipment and procedures.
• Operate vacuum/hydro-excavation equipment and other machinery.
• Conduct routine fueling, fluid checks, and basic maintenance.
• Follow routes, including Hazmat routing, with no unauthorized stops.
• Maintain clean equipment and communicate with dispatch/shop staff.
• Assist field crews and uphold safety standards at all times.

Skills

DOT regulations knowledge

ELD experience

Hazardous waste handling

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL with Tanker, HAZMAT, and Double/Triple Trailer endorsements

40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification

TWIC credential

Job description

Ponder Environmental Services is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Class 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 vacuum tankers, roll-off trucks, dry vans, stake beds, box trucks, hydro excavation equipment, air movers (guzzler trucks), vacuum/jetter combo trucks, winch trucks, and flatbeds to safely transport hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials.

If you're an experienced certified driver and have a passion for high-performance field work, we encourage you to apply and become part of our mission to provide safe, reliable, and compliant environmental services.

What You’ll Do

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

What You Bring

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 vacuum trucks, roll-offs, and heavy equipment preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker, Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT), and Double/Triple Trailer endorsements.
• Clean MVR and ability to meet DOT and company insurance standards
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification with ongoing 8-hour annual refresher training.
• TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)

What Ponder Offers

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

• Salary/Hourly Rate Range: $28.00 - $32.00
• 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 Affirmative Action employer. 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.