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CDL-A Municipal Waste & Recycling Roll-Off Driver — Laredo, Texas

Hiring Area: Laredo, TX • Operating Base: Laredo industrial-area staging yard

Laredo, Texas Local / Home Daily 2023–2024 Mack Granite

Local roll-off container service for construction, industrial, and commercial waste across the Laredo market. Earn $1,350–$1,800 per week with home daily schedules; most cycles stay inside the city with many under 30 miles roundtrip.

Weekly Gross
$1,350–$1,800
Estimated Annual: $70,200–$93,600
Sign-On Bonus Up to $800
Home Time Home Daily
Driver Type Company Driver
Weekly Miles Short local cycles
Freight Type Roll-Off Waste & Recycling

Position Overview

Dedicated local roll-off work serving construction sites, industrial properties, warehouses, commercial facilities, and municipal staging points throughout the Laredo area.

  • Position 20–40 yard containers using hydraulic hook-lift systems.
  • Verify container alignment and monitor axle weight distribution.
  • Secure or cover loads before transport to disposal sites.
  • Communicate container readiness and site access issues to dispatch.
  • Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of truck and hydraulics.
  • Handle scale tickets and approved disposal documentation.

Pay & Compensation Breakdown

Hourly pay covers regular hours. Overtime and qualifying detention help higher-volume weeks reach the upper end of the advertised range.

Hourly Rate $28.00–$31.50
Weekly Gross $1,350–$1,800
Typical Weekly Gross Approximately $1,600
Typical Annual Approximately $83,200
Overtime Paid according to applicable overtime policy
Sign-On Bonus Up to $800 ($400 at 30 days / $400 at 60 days)
Detention Pay $22/hour after 90 minutes
Quarterly Safety Bonus Up to $650
Referral Bonus $400 per qualified driver
Pay Frequency Friday payroll

Schedule, Home Time & Routes

Home Time Home Daily
Work Days Monday–Friday, occasional Saturday rotation
Typical Start 5:00 AM–7:30 AM
Typical Shift 9–11 hours
Operating Area Laredo and immediate industrial/construction market
Container Moves Approximately 8–14 container moves/exchanges per shift
Haul Pattern Most cycles remain within the Laredo market; many under 30 miles roundtrip

Equipment & Cabin Specs

Tractor Mack Granite 2023–2024 day-cab
Transmission Automated Mack mDRIVE
Lift System Hydraulic hook-lift for 20–40 yard containers
ELD / GPS Verizon Connect
Additional Features Heavy-duty suspension, air brakes, onboard diagnostics, safety monitoring, GPS tracking
Assignment Dedicated roll-off equipment

Fleet is maintained for local municipal and commercial stop-and-go service. Replacement units available when primary trucks require maintenance.

Real Routes

Construction debris, mixed commercial waste, scrap metal, wood waste, cardboard, and recyclable materials move between customer sites and local facilities.

  • Construction site to approved disposal facility within Laredo
  • Industrial warehouse to recycling or processing facility
  • Commercial renovation site to Laredo landfill at 6912 Hwy 359
  • Industrial yard to scrap or recycling facility
  • Municipal staging yard to disposal location
  • Warehouse cleanup to recycling or disposal point

Typical Week & Daily Workflow

  • Receive first assignments from dispatch before leaving the staging yard.
  • Pick up a full container at a construction or industrial site.
  • Transport to landfill, transfer, or recycling facility for disposal.
  • Return with an empty container and place it at the next customer.
  • Complete additional exchanges based on same-day priority changes.
  • Return truck to the Laredo staging yard and secure equipment after final move.

About the Carrier

Construction sites, warehouse projects, and industrial properties generate steady demand for 20–40 yard containers that must be exchanged quickly so work can continue. A mid-sized regional waste and environmental services carrier meets that need through dedicated local roll-off operations focused on municipal, commercial, and recycling streams. Short-haul cycles keep containers circulating between customer locations and approved disposal or processing facilities. The operation centers on hydraulic hook-lift equipment rather than conventional dry-van freight, supporting the ongoing industrial and construction activity that defines the local market.

Benefits & Healthcare Coverage

Medical Medical insurance after eligibility period
Dental & Vision Dental coverage and vision coverage
Retirement 401(k) with company match up to 3%
Paid Time Off Paid vacation accrual
Training & Support Paid roll-off and hook-lift training, safety refresher training
Additional Paid DOT physical renewal according to company policy, company-provided ELD/GPS, fuel card, PPE support where required

Driver Qualification Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL with current medical certification
  • 6–12 months commercial driving experience preferred
  • Acceptable MVR with no major or recent serious violations
  • Must pass required DOT drug screen and FMCSA Clearinghouse query
  • Ability to operate air-brake equipment and perform physical site work
  • No Tanker or HazMat endorsement required

Operational Delays

  • Construction sites with uneven surfaces or active equipment
  • Disposal facility queues during peak morning volume
  • Landfill cutoff times limiting afternoon entries
  • Containers not ready or blocked by site activity
  • Inclement weather affecting landfill access and ground conditions

Hiring Process

1
Application
Submit CDL-A application
2
Screening
Recruiter review of experience and schedule
3
Qualification
MVR, background, drug screen, Clearinghouse
4
Orientation
Paid training and first dispatch

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is roll-off experience required? ▼
Previous roll-off, dump, or construction equipment experience is helpful but not mandatory. Hands-on hook-lift training is provided.
Q: How physical is the daily work? ▼
Drivers exit the cab repeatedly to position containers, operate controls, inspect loads, and handle covers around active construction and industrial sites.
Q: What happens if a container is overweight? ▼
Dense materials such as concrete or dirt can reach weight limits before the container looks full. Drivers report concerns to dispatch and follow scale information.
Q: Are Saturday shifts regular? ▼
Saturday work occurs mainly during construction peaks, storm cleanup, or high container volume rather than as a fixed six-day schedule.
Q: How are loads covered for the landfill? ▼
Loads are covered according to landfill and company requirements. Drivers follow the assigned tarp and securement procedure before entering the disposal facility.
Q: Can I refuse a questionable waste stream? ▼
Drivers are expected to stop and contact dispatch when a load appears to contain prohibited, hazardous, medical, liquid, or otherwise restricted material. Such material should not be transported unless specifically authorized under the carrier’s operating procedures.

CDL Job Market

Laredo’s position as a primary U.S.–Mexico trade gateway produces one of the strongest CDL-A labor markets in South Texas. Cross-border dry van, dedicated, warehouse shuttle, intermodal, tanker, and local service operations all compete for drivers. Waste and roll-off employers compete specifically for those who prefer home-daily schedules and hourly pay rather than extended road time. Local government fleets, private waste carriers, construction fleets, ready-mix companies, and regional trucking firms draw from the same pool of Class A drivers. Specialized equipment experience and willingness to perform physical site work further narrow the candidate field, keeping demand consistent for qualified local operators throughout the year.

Location & Freight Market

International trade drives Laredo’s freight economy. In May 2026 the city handled approximately $35.3 billion in goods traded with Mexico, about 87 percent moving by truck across the World Trade Bridge and other border crossings. I-35 links the city directly to San Antonio and the broader Texas network, supporting large-scale warehousing, transload, and distribution activity. Ongoing infrastructure investment in roads, bridges, utilities, and Port Laredo facilities continues to generate construction and industrial development. These projects create secondary waste streams—construction debris, renovation material, scrap, and commercial refuse—that require regular container service. The combination of border logistics and local building activity sustains year-round demand for short-haul waste and recycling movements within the Laredo market.

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