Class A Driver - Vacuum/Rolloff & Hazmat Ops

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 Insurance

Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay

Job summary

Ponder Environmental Services is seeking a reliable Class A Driver (Vacuum/Rolloff) to join our field operations in Benicia, CA. You’ll operate vacuum tankers, roll-off trucks, dry vans, and other equipment to transport hazardous and non-hazardous waste safely.

Requirements include a CDL with Tanker, HAZMAT, and Double/Triple Trailer endorsements, a clean MVR, and 40-hour HAZWOPER certification. Compensation ranges from $35.00 to $42.00 per hour plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 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 (over 26,000 lbs) with or without trailers.
• Transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials according to DOT and environmental regulations.
• Conduct and document vehicle inspections (DVIRs) and maintain ELD logs.
• Hook up, disconnect, back up, and secure trailers and manage load tie-downs.
• Load/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 maintenance.
• Follow routes including Hazmat routing with no unauthorized stops.
• Maintain clean, fueled equipment and communicate with dispatch and shop.

Skills

Commercial driving

DOT regulations

Hazmat knowledge

ELDs experience

Vehicle inspections

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Ponder Environmental Services is seeking a reliable Class A Driver (Vacuum/Rolloff) to join our field operations in Benicia, CA. You’ll operate vacuum tankers, roll-off trucks, dry vans, and other equipment to transport hazardous and non-hazardous waste safely.

Requirements include a CDL with Tanker, HAZMAT, and Double/Triple Trailer endorsements, a clean MVR, and 40-hour HAZWOPER certification. Compensation ranges from $35.00 to $42.00 per hour plus benefits.