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Class A CDL Driver

Class A CDL Driver

Ponder Environmental Services, Inc.Benicia, CA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

About the job

Ponder Environmental Services is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Class A CDL Driver 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.

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 :

  • 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

What You Bring

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 vacuum trucks, roll-offs, and heavy equipment preferred

    • Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

  • Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker, Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT), and Double / Triple Trailer endorsements.
  • 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 with ongoing 8-hour annual refresher training.
  • 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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