Local CDL-A Position Roll-Off Waste

CDL-A Local Roll-Off Driver – Jacksonville, FL

Hiring Area: Jacksonville Metro & Northeast Florida • Terminal: Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville, FL Local / Home Daily Mixed 2021–2025 Day Cabs

Home-daily roll-off work exchanging construction and commercial waste containers across the Jacksonville metro, with typical weekly gross of $1,450–$1,550 and annualized earnings near $75,400–$80,600.

Typical Weekly Gross
$1,450–$1,550
Estimated Annual: $75,400–$80,600
Sign-On Bonus None listed
Home Time Home Daily
Driver Type Company Driver
Weekly Miles 800–1,400
Freight Type C&D / Commercial Waste

Position Overview

A regional waste carrier needs CDL-A drivers to keep roll-off containers turning between construction sites, commercial properties, recycling yards and disposal facilities throughout the Jacksonville service area.

  • Deliver, exchange and recover 20–40+ yard roll-off containers.
  • Service construction sites, commercial properties and recycling locations.
  • Inspect hydraulic equipment, cables/hooks, tires and securement before dispatch.
  • Check ground conditions, overhead clearance and placement before loading.
  • Handle scale tickets, disposal paperwork and customer-site documentation.
  • Report blocked access, overloaded containers or site delays to dispatch.

Pay & Compensation Breakdown

$27/hr base plus $40.50/hr overtime after 40 hours. Most drivers work roughly 48–52 hours, putting typical gross pay around $1,450–$1,550 per week.

Base Rate $27/hour
Overtime $40.50/hour after 40
48-hour week ~$1,404
50-hour week $1,485
52-hour week $1,566
Payroll Weekly

Schedule, Home Time & Routes

Home Time Home Daily
Operating Corridor Jacksonville metro + Northeast Florida
Terminal Jacksonville operating base
Weekly Miles 800–1,400
Dispatch Window 6:00–7:00 AM start, Monday–Friday

Equipment & Cabin Specs

Model Years Mixed fleet, primarily 2021–2025
Tractor Makes Freightliner M2 & Mack MD-series day cabs
Transmission Automatic on most units
Safety & Cab Gear Backup cameras, dash cams, ELD, collision mitigation, lane-departure
Assignment Primary truck when fleet allows

Hydraulic cable or hook-lift systems handle 20–40+ yard containers. Electric or hydraulic tarps are fitted where applicable. Temporary equipment changes occur for maintenance or volume spikes. Jacksonville shop and approved vendors handle repairs.

Real Routes

Work consists of repeated container turns rather than fixed long-haul lanes. Dispatch reassigns trucks throughout the day as containers fill or become available.

  • Jacksonville → West Jacksonville / Baldwin disposal corridor
  • Jacksonville → Orange Park / Clay County job sites
  • Jacksonville → Middleburg / Green Cove Springs construction activity
  • Jacksonville → St. Augustine construction sites
  • Jacksonville → Yulee / Fernandina Beach commercial accounts
  • Jacksonville metro → local transfer and recycling facilities
  • Primary roads: I-10, I-95, I-295, US-17 and US-1

Typical Week & Daily Workflow

  • Pre-trip and first assignments start between 6:00 and 7:00 AM.
  • Morning often begins with an empty-container delivery followed by a loaded recovery.
  • Disposal or transfer stops commonly take 15–45 minutes at the scale and tipping area.
  • Dispatch updates mid-shift as additional containers become ready or sites open.
  • Most shifts complete 4–7 productive container movements before returning to the terminal.
  • Post-trip inspection, paperwork and equipment notes close the day.

About the Carrier

Active construction, demolition and commercial development create continuous need for short-haul container movement between job sites and permitted disposal or recycling facilities. A mid-sized regional waste and environmental-services operation meets that demand by running dedicated roll-off equipment across the Jacksonville metro and surrounding Northeast Florida counties. The carrier concentrates on construction-and-demolition debris, clean debris, mixed job-site material and commercial waste. Its function is to keep containers circulating—placing empties, recovering fulls and feeding local transfer stations—so contractors and commercial customers can maintain steady site progress without interruption.

Benefits & Healthcare Coverage

Medical Medical insurance with employee contribution
Dental & Vision Dental and vision coverage options
Retirement 401(k) with company contribution/match
Paid Time Off PTO after eligibility requirements
Additional Support PPE, safety footwear assistance, DOT physical renewal assistance

Driver Qualification Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL and safe driving record
  • 6–12 months commercial experience preferred; roll-off, hook-lift, dump or construction-hauling strongly preferred
  • Ability to maneuver heavy trucks on construction sites and confined yards
  • Pass DOT physical, drug screen, Clearinghouse query and background checks
  • Willingness to work outdoors in Florida heat, rain and changing site conditions

Operational Delays

  • Peak congestion on I-95, I-10 and I-295 interchanges
  • Construction-zone lane reductions and restricted job-site access
  • Scale-house and tipping-area queues at transfer stations
  • Soft or muddy entrances after heavy Northeast Florida rain
  • Customer-site equipment occupying the intended container position

Hiring Process

1
Recruiter Call
Within one business day
2
MVR & Employment Check
Clearinghouse + DOT drug screen
3
Local Road Test
Maneuvering and vehicle control
4
Orientation & Start
Paid orientation, 3–7 business days total

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How physically demanding is roll-off work? ▼
Drivers climb in and out of the truck repeatedly, walk job sites, operate hydraulic controls and check containers under Florida heat and occasional rain. The work is more active than long-haul linehaul driving.
Q: Do drivers load or unload the debris themselves? ▼
No. The driver positions and recovers the container. Site crews or equipment load the material. The driver is responsible for securement, tarping and safe transport.
Q: How are containers positioned at tight construction sites? ▼
Drivers evaluate clearance, ground conditions, overhead wires and surrounding equipment before aligning the truck and operating the hydraulic system. Unsafe placements are reported to dispatch rather than forced.
Q: How often do drivers visit disposal facilities? ▼
Most shifts include one or more trips to a transfer station, recycling facility or disposal site. Scale and tipping waits typically run 15–45 minutes depending on volume.
Q: Is tarp operation part of the daily routine? ▼
Yes. Loaded containers are tarped where required before highway travel. Units are equipped with electric or hydraulic tarp systems on applicable trucks.
Q: What happens when weather makes a job site inaccessible? ▼
Heavy rain can turn unpaved entrances soft or muddy. Drivers contact dispatch; the assignment can be postponed or reassigned until the site contractor improves access.

CDL Job Market – Jacksonville

Jacksonville maintains one of Florida’s stronger transportation and logistics labor markets, driven by industrial development, construction activity and commercial growth. Demand for CDL-A drivers remains consistent across local vocational segments—including waste, roll-off, dump and construction hauling—alongside broader opportunities in distribution and specialized freight. Drivers comfortable with job-site maneuvering, hydraulic equipment and variable daily schedules find steady openings. The city’s expanding industrial corridors and ongoing building projects keep vocational and local-home-daily positions active throughout the year.

Location & Freight Market – Jacksonville

Construction, demolition and commercial development across North and Northwest Jacksonville, Cecil Commerce Center, the Pritchard Road corridor and the I-295/I-10 junction generate continuous demand for roll-off containers. Debris, clean fill, mixed job-site material and commercial waste must move daily between active sites and local transfer stations or recycling facilities. Seasonal building cycles, demolition schedules and occasional storm-cleanup events create measurable swings in container volume. Because job sites and disposal locations sit within the same metro and nearby counties, short-haul container turns form a core part of the regional waste and environmental-services network rather than a secondary specialty.

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