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Class A CDL Hazmat Driver (Vacuum/Rolloff) (vallejo / benicia)
Ponder Environmental Services
4563 E 2nd St
compensation:
$35.00 To $42.00 Hourly
employment type:
full-time
experience level:
mid level
job title:
Class A CDL Hazmat Driver (Vacuum/Rolloff)
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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 but limited to Vacuum Tankers, Roll-Offs, Dry Vans, Box Trucks, Hydro Excavation Equipment, Air Movers (guzzler 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.
Responsibilities
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
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.
Qualifications
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 multiple vehicle types such as vacuum trucks, roll-offs, and heavy equipment preferred
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker and Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) endorsements required
Clean MVR and ability to meet DOT and company insurance standards
Must be able to drive intra state (State to State).
40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification preferred
TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
What Ponder Offers
Compensation & Benefits:
We value our employees and offer a competitive benefits package, including:
Salary/Hourly Rate Range: $35.00 - $42.00
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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