Field Service Technician

Ponder Environmental Services, Inc.; Benicia (CA); On-site; USD 45,760 - 58,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ponder Environmental Services, Inc. is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform heavy physical labor and hazardous cleanup tasks on diverse sites across California and beyond.

You will operate industrial equipment, assist with containment, and support emergency cleanups while adhering to safety standards. The role requires 1–3 years of related experience, familiarity with respiratory protection and chemical hazards, and a commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of related general labor experience for hazardous waste cleanup.
• Familiarization with respiratory protection and chemical hazards.
• Working knowledge of field equipment and gear.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• 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 equipment: pressure washers, vacuum trucks, water blasters, pumps, compressors, forklifts, and more.
• Assist with job site setup including containment, barricading, trailer chocking, and equipment staging.
• Support emergency and scheduled cleanups by packaging waste, decontaminating areas, and handling chemicals.
• Conduct thorough vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance.
• Follow safety protocols and wear PPE; complete training and documentation.
• Work in various weather conditions indoors and outdoors.
• Participate in monthly safety meetings and communicate with supervisors and team members.
• Must be willing to travel and work overtime.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pressure washers

Vacuum trucks

Water blasters

Pumps

Forklifts

Job description

As a Field Service Technician, 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.

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

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

• Salary/Hourly Rate Range: $22.00 - $28.00
• 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 Affimative 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.