Hazmat Technician

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Base pay range: $22.00/hr - $28.00/hr

About the job

As an Hazmat Technician
, you'll be on the front lines of confined space entry and rescue, hazardous and non-hazardous cleanup, tank and equipment maintenance, and much more. Every day is different, and you'll play a key role in ensuring safe and efficient job site operations across various industries and locations.

Join the Ponder Environmental Services team that takes pride in working hard, working safely, and delivering critical environmental and industrial services.

What You’ll Do

• Perform tank cleaning, hazardous waste cleanup, confined space entry/rescue, and industrial maintenance tasks.
• Operate a wide range of industrial equipment: pressure washers, vacuum trucks, water blasters, pumps, compressors, forklifts, and more.
• Assist with job site setup including containments, barricading, trailer chocking, and equipment staging.
• Support emergency and scheduled cleanups by packaging waste, decontaminating areas, chemical transferring and handling.
• Conduct thorough vehicle and equipment inspections; perform routine cleaning and maintenance.
• Safely operate company vehicles (≤ 26,000 lbs.) and assist drivers with trailers, roll-offs, and flatbeds.
• Follow all safety protocols, wear appropriate PPE, and complete all required training and documentation.
• Participate in monthly safety meetings and maintain good communication with supervisors and team members.
• Must be willing to travel and work overtime.

What You Bring

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1‑3 years of related experience performing general laborer duties related to the clean‑up of hazardous waste sites.
• Must have familiarization and understanding of use and application of various types of respiratory protection and chemical hazards.
• Have working knowledge of commonly used field equipment and gear.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work in fast‑paced, physically demanding environments.
• Basic computer and smartphone app skills for timekeeping and communication.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid California Driver’s License and a clean DMV record required.
• TWIC Card
• HAZMAT Certification
• 40‑Hour HAZWOPER with current 8‑hour refresher
• Confined Space Entry & Rescue
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Forklift Certification and ability to operate manlifts, reach lifts, and skid steers (preferred)

What Ponder Offers

We value our employees and offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Salary/Hourly Rate Range: $22.00 - $28.00
• 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 Affir­ment­ary 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.

Entry level

Full‑time

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