Hazmat Class A Driver: Vacuum & Roll-Off Specialist

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, 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.