🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Laredo, Texas
- Route type: Local Home Daily
- Freight: Roll-off dumpsters, construction debris, industrial waste & recycling containers
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, occasional Saturday rotations
📦 Freight Flow Snapshot
- Daily volume: 8–14 container movements per shift
- Average haul distance: Short local cycles (typically under 30 miles roundtrip)
- Primary freight lanes: I-35 construction corridor, Laredo industrial warehouses, municipal staging yards
- Load type consistency: Mixed daily – heavy debris, scrap, recyclables
- Peak dispatch hours: 5:00 AM – 7:30 AM starts
📋 Job Description
- Operate roll-off hook-lift equipment to pick up and drop 20–40 yard containers at construction sites, warehouses, and commercial facilities across the Laredo metro area
- Transport municipal sanitation waste, construction debris, scrap metal, wood waste, and sorted recycling loads between job sites and approved disposal or processing facilities
- Secure containers, verify load weights, tarp as required, and maintain compliance with city and state regulations on every movement
- Work closely with dispatch to handle dynamic route adjustments based on container availability and site readiness
- Perform pre- and post-trip inspections, container alignment with hook-lift systems, and safe positioning at customer locations
- Complete required documentation for load manifests, weight tickets, and ELD logs while maintaining a safe driving record
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
6–12 months commercial driving experience preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations in last 3 years
Physical
Comfortable with repeated hook-lift operations, tarping, and manual container positioning
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Dedicated roll-off units – Mack Granite 2023–2024 models
- Fleet average age: Late model municipal-contracted equipment
- Features: Automated mDrive transmission, hook-lift roll-off system, GPS tracking, ELD (Verizon Connect), onboard hydraulics, heavy-duty suspension seats
🏠 Home Time
- Return to Laredo residence every evening after completing 9–11 hour shifts
- Consistent Monday–Friday schedule with most days ending between 2:00 PM and 5:30 PM
- Occasional Saturday work during peak construction or storm cleanup periods
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Industrial yard staging → I-35 corridor construction sites → municipal landfill
- Warehouse demolition pickup → recycling processing facility on Laredo outskirts
- Multiple short container swaps between commercial renovation districts and disposal sites
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many containers will I typically move per day?
Most drivers complete 8–14 container pickups and drops depending on site volume and route assignments.
Is roll-off experience required?
No. Training on hook-lift systems is provided for qualified CDL-A drivers.
What are the typical start and end times?
Shifts usually begin between 5:00 AM and 7:30 AM with most drivers finishing by 5:30 PM.
Are loads pre-tarped or do drivers handle tarping?
Drivers are responsible for tarping when required by load type or weather conditions.
How does detention pay work?
Detention is paid at $22 per hour after 90 minutes of wait time at customer or disposal sites.
Where does the truck stay overnight?
Equipment is secured at the municipal staging yard in the Laredo industrial sector each evening.
🧭 Dispatch Notes
- Early morning assignments prioritize construction site readiness and municipal sanitation schedules
- Routes updated in real time based on container availability and job site progress
- Load weight monitoring and axle compliance checks required on every heavy debris haul
- System update: Verizon Connect ELD and GPS tracking active on all units
- Load priority status: Dynamic – construction surges and emergency cleanups take precedence
⚠️ Operational Considerations
- Construction zone activity along I-35 expansion and warehouse developments
- Variable wait times at disposal facilities during peak municipal hours
- Heavy debris loads requiring proper weight distribution and securement
- Industrial corridor traffic and landfill access road congestion
🔗 CDL-A Municipal Waste & Recycling Roll-Off Driver – Laredo, Texas
Laredo’s expanding logistics, warehouse, and infrastructure sectors continue to generate steady demand for experienced roll-off drivers. Local construction along the I-35 corridor and ongoing commercial development create consistent container work throughout the year. This home daily position offers predictable evenings in Laredo while providing the variety of short-haul container cycles, drop pay, and performance bonuses that many drivers look for in municipal waste operations.
Drivers handle a mix of construction debris, scrap metal, and recycling loads using modern Mack Granite roll-off trucks equipped with hook-lift systems. The role suits CDL-A holders comfortable with physical work, site navigation, and regulatory compliance in a busy border-region industrial environment. With built-in overtime opportunities during peak seasons and strong municipal contract stability, this opportunity provides solid earning potential without the long-haul lifestyle.
🚀 Apply for This CDL-A Position
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