About the job
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 vacuum tankers, roll-off trucks, dry vans, stake beds, box trucks, hydro excavation equipment, air movers (guzzler trucks), vacuum/jetter combo trucks, winch trucks, and flatbeds to safely transport hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials. 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.
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.
What You’ll Do
As a key part of our transportation and operations team, you’ll:
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Safely operate heavy-duty trucks (including truck and trailer combinations over 26,000 lbs) with or without trailers
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Transport non-hazardous and hazardous materials according to DOT and environmental regulations
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Conduct and document thorough vehicle inspections (DVIRs) and maintain ELD logs
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Hook up, disconnect, back up, and secure trailers, and manage load tie-downs
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Load and unload materials using appropriate equipment and procedures
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Operate vacuum trucks, roll-off trucks, hydro-excavators, and specialty machinery
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Perform equipment fueling, fluid checks, and basic vehicle maintenance
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Follow approved routes, including Hazmat routing, with no unauthorized stops
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Maintain clean, fueled equipment and communicate regularly with dispatch and shop personnel
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Perform washouts, placarding, and site containment setup where required
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Operate forklifts, skid steers, and other equipment as needed on job sites
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Complete accurate paperwork including shipping documents, JSAs, work orders, and inventory forms
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Assist field crews with site work and uphold safety standards at all times
What You Bring
Education & Experience
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High school diploma or GED required
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3+ years of commercial driving experience in transportation, hazardous waste, or industrial services
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Experience with Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) and basic digital workflows
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Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and vehicle operation
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Experience operating vacuum trucks, roll-offs, and heavy equipment preferred
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
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Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker, Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT), and Double/Triple Trailer endorsements.
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Clean MVR and ability to meet DOT and company insurance standards
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Must be able to drive intra state (State to State).
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40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification with ongoing 8-hour annual refresher training.
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TWIC Card preferred
What Ponder Offers
Compensation & Benefits:
We value our employees and offer a competitive benefits package, including:
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Salary/Hourly Rate Range: $32.00 - $38.00
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Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
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401(k) with Company Match
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Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
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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.
