Field Service Technician

About the job 

As a Field Service 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. 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.

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 heavy physical labor including lifting and moving heavy objects.


• 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.


• Follow all safety protocols, wear appropriate PPE, and complete all required training and documentation.


• Work in various weather conditions and temperatures indoor and outdoor 


• 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 required.


• 40-Hour HAZWOPER with current 8-hour refresher


• HAZMAT Certification


• Confined Space Entry & Rescue


• First Aid/CPR Certification


• Forklift Certification and ability to operate manlifts, reach lifts, and skid steers (preferred)


• TWIC Card preferred

What Ponder Offers

Compensation & Benefits:

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

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


• 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.