Class A Driver (Vacuum/Rolloff) (Sacramento, CA)
Ponder Environmental Services Inc.
Job Description
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout 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.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 trailersTransport non-hazardous and hazardous materials according to DOT and environmental regulationsConduct and document thorough vehicle inspections (DVIRs) and maintain ELD logsHook up, disconnect, back up, and secure trailers, and manage load tie-downsLoad and unload materials using appropriate equipment and proceduresOperate vacuum trucks, roll-off trucks, hydro-excavators, and specialty machineryPerform equipment fueling, fluid checks, and basic vehicle maintenanceFollow approved routes, including Hazmat routing, with no unauthorized stopsMaintain clean, fueled equipment and communicate regularly with dispatch and shop personnelPerform washouts, placarding, and site containment setup where requiredOperate forklifts, skid steers, and other equipment as needed on job sitesComplete accurate paperwork including shipping documents, JSAs, work orders, and inventory formsAssist field crews with site work and uphold safety standards at all timesWhat You BringEducation & ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED required3+ years of commercial driving experience in transportation, hazardous waste, or industrial servicesExperience with Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) and basic digital workflowsStrong knowledge of DOT regulations and vehicle operationExperience operating vacuum trucks, roll-offs, and heavy equipment preferredCertificates, Licenses, RegistrationsValid 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 standardsMust 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: $32.00 - $38.00Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company Match Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay Equal Opportunity EmployerPonder 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. #ZR