Field Service Technician

Socket.dev; Benicia (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary/Hourly Rate Range: $25.00 - $30

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Insurance

Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay

Job summary

Ponder Environmental Services is seeking a Field Service Technician to join our team on a diverse range of environmental and industrial projects. You will perform hazardous waste cleanup, confined space entry/rescue, and heavy equipment operation across multiple sites and shifts.

Required are 1–3 years of related experience, HAZWOPER certification, and a California driver’s license. We offer competitive pay with benefits and opportunities for overtime and travel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1-3 years of related labor experience for hazardous waste cleanup.
• Familiarity with respiratory protection and chemical hazards.
• Working knowledge of field equipment and gear.
• Strong problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments.
• Basic computer and smartphone app skills for timekeeping and communication.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy physical labor including lifting and moving heavy objects.
• Conduct tank cleaning, hazardous waste cleanup, confined space entry/rescue, and industrial maintenance.
• Operate industrial equipment: pressure washers, vacuum trucks, water blasters, pumps, and forklifts.
• Assist with job site setup, containments, barricading, and equipment staging.
• Support emergency and scheduled cleanups with packaging, decontamination, and chemical transfers.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment; perform routine cleaning and maintenance.
• Follow safety protocols, wear PPE, and complete training and documentation.
• Work in varied weather conditions, indoors and outdoors; travel and overtime may be required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

40-Hour HAZWOPER with 8-hour refresher

HAZMAT Certification

Confined Space Entry & Rescue

First Aid/CPR Certification

TWIC Card

Forklift Certification

Job description

About the job

As a Field ServiceTechnician, you'll be on the front lines of confined space entry and rescue, hazardous and non-hazardous cleanup, tank and equipment maintenance, and much more. Every day is different, and you'll play a key role in ensuring safe and efficient job site operations across various industries and locations. Ponder Environmental Services operates in a 24/7, 365-day industry where no two days are ever the same, offering dynamic work environments and around-the-clock response capabilities.

Join the Ponder Environmental Services team that takes pride in working hard, working safely, and delivering critical environmental and industrial services.

What You’ll Do

• Perform heavy physical labor including lifting and moving heavy objects.
• Perform tank cleaning, hazardous waste cleanup, confined space entry/rescue, and industrial maintenance tasks.
• Operate a wide range of industrial equipment: pressure washers, vacuum trucks, water blasters, pumps, compressors, forklifts, and more.
• Assist with job site setup including containments, barricading, trailer chocking, and equipment staging.
• Support emergency and scheduled cleanups by
  • Packaging waste
  • Decontaminating areas
  • Chemical transferring and handling.
• Conduct thorough vehicle and equipment inspections
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance.
• Follow all safety protocols, wear appropriate PPE, and complete all required training and documentation.
• Work in various weather conditions and temperatures indoor and outdoor
• Participate in monthly safety meetings and maintain good communication with supervisors and team members.
• Must be willing to travel and work overtime.
• Most routine operations take place during day shifts, but emergency response can happen at any hour.

What You Bring

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1- 3 years of related experience performing general laborer duties related to the clean-up of hazardous waste sites.
• Must have familiarization and understanding of use and application of various types of respiratory protection and chemical hazards.
• Have working knowledge of commonly used field equipment and gear.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced, physically demanding environments
• Basic computer and smartphone app skills for timekeeping and communication
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid California Driver’s License and a clean DMV required.
• TWIC Card preferred
• HAZMAT Certification
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER with current 8-hour refresher
• Confined Space Entry & Rescue
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Forklift Certification and ability to operate manlifts, reach lifts, and skid steers (preferred)

What Ponder Offers

Compensation & Benefits:

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

• Salary/Hourly Rate Range: $25.00 - $30.00
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 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.

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