Local CDL-A Position Roll-Off

CDL-A Local Roll-Off Driver – Tacoma, WA

Hiring Area: South Sound • Terminal: Tacoma Area

Tacoma, WA Home Daily 2–6 Year Equipment

Local roll-off runs moving commercial waste, C&D debris and recyclables through Tacoma and the South Sound. Earn $1,650–$1,900 weekly on a home-daily schedule with early starts and repeated container exchanges.

Weekly Gross
$1,650–$1,900
Typical: ~$1,800 · Annualized ~$93,600
Base Rate $35.00/hr
Overtime $52.50/hr
Home Time Home Daily
Typical Hours 45–50 / week
Sign-On Bonus $1,000

Position Overview

Daily container exchange work serving construction sites, commercial accounts and approved disposal facilities across the South Sound.

  • Operate roll-off equipment delivering and retrieving 20–40 yard containers.
  • Serve construction sites, commercial accounts and approved disposal facilities.
  • Check site access, overhead clearance and ground conditions before placement.
  • Complete scale-house, load documentation and container condition checks.
  • Report hydraulic, cable, hook or container issues before continuing.
  • Maintain ELD records and communicate route or site changes with dispatch.

Pay & Compensation Breakdown

$35.00 hourly base with overtime at $52.50 after 40 hours. Upper end of the weekly range depends on available overtime and container volume.

Weekly Gross $1,650–$1,900
Typical Week ~$1,800
Annualized Gross ~$93,600
Sign-On Bonus $1,000
Typical Hours 45–50 per week
Pay Frequency Electronic payroll

Schedule, Home Time & Routes

Home Time Home daily
Operating Territory Tacoma, Fife, Puyallup, Lakewood, Sumner, Frederickson, Auburn and nearby communities
Terminal Tacoma-area company yard
Typical Start 5:00–7:00 AM
Daily Reach Most work stays within roughly 50–70 road miles of the yard

Equipment & Cabin Specs

Equipment Age Approximately 2–6 years
Chassis Freightliner and Kenworth vocational roll-off chassis
Transmission Primarily automatic
Safety & Tracking ELD, electronic DVIR, backup camera; collision-warning systems on newer units
Container System Cable/hoist roll-off, 20–40 cubic-yard containers

Trucks assigned when fleet allows. Temporary equipment changes or slip-seating may occur during maintenance. Drivers report hydraulic leaks, damaged hooks, cable issues and container defects before operation. Local shop and approved vendors handle repairs; roadside support coordinated through dispatch.

Real Routes

Short container turns between job sites, commercial accounts, transfer stations and recycling facilities. Sequence changes with container availability, customer deadlines and disposal hours.

  • Daily moves connect Tacoma with Fife, Puyallup, Frederickson, Lakewood, Sumner and Auburn.
  • Primary corridors include I-5, SR-16, SR-512 and the SR-167 connection to the Port area.
  • Empty delivery followed by later loaded pickup, then disposal or recycling drop.
  • Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center processes garbage, yard waste and recycling seven days a week.
  • C&D material moves to authorized processing locations in Tacoma and Fife.
  • Most daily work remains inside the denser South Sound industrial and construction zones.

Typical Week & Daily Workflow

  • Pre-trip inspection and hydraulic/cable check before first empty container assignment.
  • Deliver empty box, position on site and confirm placement with the customer contact.
  • Retrieve loaded container, travel to disposal or recycling facility, scale and unload.
  • Run second or third customer sequence while documenting waits and electronic paperwork.
  • Finish final pickup or repositioning, return to the yard and complete post-trip report.
  • Day length shifts with site access, disposal queues and construction volume.

About the Carrier

The carrier operates a mid-sized local fleet serving commercial, construction and recycling customers throughout the South Sound. Dispatch, maintenance and driver support run through the Tacoma-area operation. Drivers receive daily container assignments based on customer demand and disposal capacity. The focus stays on safe placement, reliable turnaround and local equipment support rather than multi-day linehaul.

Benefits & Healthcare Coverage

Health Coverage Medical, dental and vision options
Retirement 401(k) with company contribution
Paid Time Off Vacation and sick time by tenure
Holidays Paid holidays per company policy
Additional Support Paid orientation, roll-off training, PPE, DOT physical assistance

Driver Qualification Requirements

  • Valid CDL Class A license
  • Approximately 6–12 months CDL-A experience preferred
  • Roll-off, hook-lift, dump or end-dump experience preferred
  • Acceptable MVR and safety history
  • Pass DOT physical and drug screen
  • Ability to climb in and out of the cab repeatedly and work outdoors

Operational Delays

  • I-5 and local street congestion during peak commuting windows
  • Changing job-site access and temporary barriers on active construction projects
  • Wet or soft ground after heavy rain limiting safe container placement
  • Peak-period queues at transfer stations and recycling facilities
  • Corridor construction affecting routing around Fife and Puyallup

Hiring Process

1
Recruiter Call
CDL history and schedule review
2
Verification
MVR, Clearinghouse, drug screen
3
Orientation
One-day terminal and equipment training
4
Start
Road evaluation then controlled dispatch

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many container moves happen in a normal day? ▼
Most shifts complete several exchanges. Exact count depends on distance, site access and disposal queues.
Q: What are the typical start times? ▼
Starts usually fall between 5:00 and 7:00 AM. Earlier starts occur for some construction accounts.
Q: Is the driver home every day? ▼
Yes. This is a home-daily local operation with return to the Tacoma-area terminal at the end of the shift.
Q: Is roll-off experience required? ▼
Preferred but not mandatory for drivers with a strong CDL record. Company training covers hydraulic and container-handling procedures.
Q: Is HazMat endorsement needed? ▼
No. Standard work is non-hazardous commercial waste, C&D and recycling. Specialized hazardous assignments are handled separately.
Q: Can recent CDL graduates apply? ▼
Recent graduates may be considered if they completed an accredited program and demonstrate the skills required for specialized local equipment, or complete required company training.

CDL Job Market

Tacoma’s industrial, port, construction and waste sectors create steady demand for local CDL-A drivers who can operate specialized equipment rather than only standard dry vans. Roll-off, end-dump, intermodal and industrial-service roles sit alongside more conventional local delivery positions. Drivers comfortable with tight job-site approaches, hydraulic systems and container handling can move between waste companies, environmental contractors, aggregate haulers and municipal operations. Home-daily work dominates the local market, supported by the Port of Tacoma, Fife Industrial Area, Frederickson Manufacturing Center and ongoing commercial development along the I-5 corridor.

Location & Freight Market

Commercial waste, construction and demolition debris, industrial cleanup and recycling streams keep containers moving through Pierce County. Transfer and processing facilities in Tacoma and Fife receive material generated by contractors and businesses. I-5 forms the main north-south spine; SR-16, SR-512 and SR-167 improve links between Fife, the Port of Tacoma and inland industrial zones. Construction season raises container turnover, while winter rain and soft ground slow access at some unpaved sites. Port-related industry, manufacturing centers and commercial development together sustain year-round demand for local specialized hauling across the South Sound.

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