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CDL-A Local Roll-Off Driver - Waste Operations

Hiring Radius: Greater Jacksonville • Terminal: Jacksonville Yard

Jacksonville, FL Local Roll-Off 2020–2024 Trucks

Local roll-off container exchanges for commercial waste, construction debris, and recycling across Duval, Clay, St. Johns, and Nassau counties. Weekly pay $1,400–$1,700 with home daily returns to the Jacksonville yard.

Weekly Gross
$1,400–$1,700
Estimated Annual: $72,800–$88,400
Sign-On Bonus $1,000 after 90 days
Home Time Home Daily
Driver Type Company Driver
Weekly Hours 45–55 on-duty
Freight Type Roll-Off Waste

Position Overview

Drivers handle roll-off container exchanges for commercial accounts, construction sites, and recycling customers, returning to the Jacksonville yard each evening.

  • Operate hydraulic hoist systems for 20-, 30-, and 40-yard containers.
  • Transport full containers to transfer stations, landfills, and recycling facilities.
  • Deliver empty containers back to active job sites and commercial accounts.
  • Complete scale house check-ins, weight tickets, and disposal documentation.
  • Coordinate with site supervisors on placement and access at construction zones.
  • Submit electronic DVIR reports and stage equipment at end of shift.

Pay & Compensation Breakdown

Hourly pay forms the base, with overtime after 40 hours and additional incentives tied to safety performance.

Hourly Rate $30.00–$33.50
Weekly Gross $1,400–$1,700
Estimated Annual $72,800–$88,400
Overtime After 40 hours (example: 10 hrs × $47.25)
Sign-On Bonus $1,000 after 90 days
Safety Bonus Quarterly for meeting standards
Pay Frequency Weekly

Schedule, Home Time & Routes

Home Time Home Daily
Operating Area Duval, Clay, St. Johns, Nassau counties
Terminal Jacksonville Yard
Typical Distance 25–70 miles from terminal
Shift Start 5:00–7:00 AM
Workdays Monday–Friday, occasional Saturday

Equipment & Cabin Specs

Tractors Peterbilt 567 (2021–2024), Kenworth T880 (2020–2023)
Cab & Transmission Day cab, automatic, air ride suspension
Hoist Systems Hydraulic for 20-, 30-, 40-yard containers
Safety Technology ELD, collision mitigation, lane departure, backup cameras, dash cameras, GPS
Assignment Assigned truck when practical
Issued Gear Uniforms, high-vis apparel, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe PPE, wheel chocks, spill kit, securement tools

Preventive maintenance runs overnight at the Jacksonville facility. Drivers complete electronic DVIR reports daily.

Real Routes

Customer demand, landfill hours, and construction activity set the daily sequence rather than fixed shipping schedules. Drivers normally complete 8–12 container exchanges per shift.

  • Jacksonville construction sites to Trail Ridge Landfill then return to yard.
  • Orange Park accounts to Jacksonville Transfer Station and back.
  • St. Augustine customers to recycling processing facility.
  • Fernandina Beach to Nassau County Disposal Facility.
  • Middleburg and Clay County construction projects.
  • Yulee commercial exchanges and Ponte Vedra Beach C&D sites.
  • North Jacksonville industrial district to recycling facilities.

Typical Week & Daily Workflow

  • Report to Jacksonville yard 5:00–7:00 AM for pre-trip inspection and initial dispatch.
  • Travel to first customer, assess site safety, position truck, and operate hoist.
  • Remove loaded container, place empty replacement, obtain customer confirmation.
  • Haul to landfill, transfer station, or recycling facility for scale-in and unloading.
  • Receive next assignment via in-cab system and continue exchanges through the day.
  • Midweek days typically see peak construction volume and higher landfill traffic.
  • Return to yard afternoon or early evening for fueling, post-trip inspection, and staging.

About the Carrier

Commercial development, warehouse expansion, and infrastructure projects across Northeast Florida generate continuous demand for construction debris removal, recycling streams, and commercial container service. A mid-sized regional environmental services carrier fills this need by operating local roll-off fleets that connect customer sites with transfer stations, landfills, and recycling facilities. The focus stays on container exchanges rather than long-haul freight, supporting contractors, property managers, manufacturing plants, and retail accounts within a compact service area. Steady year-round volumes from both municipal and private sources keep the operation active regardless of broader freight market swings.

Benefits & Healthcare Coverage

Medical, Dental, Vision Begins after 60 days
401(k) With company participation
Paid Time Off Vacation and recognized holidays
Uniforms & PPE Company-provided
DOT Physicals Paid renewals
Additional Support Driver break room, secure terminal parking, ongoing hoist and safety training

Driver Qualification Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • Minimum 1 year roll-off, dump truck, refuse, vocational, or comparable heavy equipment experience preferred
  • Hydraulic hoist experience strongly preferred
  • Clean driving record and commitment to safe operation
  • Pass DOT physical, drug screen, background check, Clearinghouse query, and company road test
  • Comfortable working outdoors year-round and climbing on/off equipment repeatedly

Operational Delays

  • Landfill and transfer station queues during late morning and peak construction periods
  • Muddy or uneven ground at active job sites after heavy rain
  • Blocked access or changing work zones on construction projects
  • Overloaded containers requiring customer coordination before transport
  • Morning congestion on I-95, I-295, and major surface roads

Hiring Process

1
Recruiter Call
Within one business day
2
Verification
CDL, MVR, Clearinghouse, drug screen
3
Road Test
Equipment evaluation on company trucks
4
Orientation
One day at Jacksonville terminal

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many container exchanges happen in a normal day? ▼
Most shifts include 8–12 exchanges, though landfill congestion or large projects can lower the total.
Q: Are overnight trips ever required? ▼
No. Operations stay local and drivers return to the Jacksonville yard every evening.
Q: What types of material are typically hauled? ▼
Construction and demolition debris, roofing materials, wood waste, concrete and masonry when permitted, general commercial waste, cardboard, scrap metal, and mixed recycling.
Q: How does dispatch handle same-day changes? ▼
New requests arrive throughout the day. Dispatch inserts additional exchanges or resequences stops through the in-cab system or phone.
Q: Is Saturday work mandatory? ▼
Saturday shifts are occasional and voluntary during higher construction activity or storm cleanup.
Q: What happens if a container is overloaded? ▼
Drivers notify dispatch. The customer is contacted to reduce the load before the container moves on public roads.

CDL Job Market

Jacksonville ranks among Florida’s stronger CDL employment markets, driven by port activity, logistics hubs, construction growth, and ongoing residential expansion. While long-haul carriers compete for over-the-road talent, the local side maintains steady openings for vocational operators including roll-off, dump truck, concrete mixer, tanker, and refuse collection. Waste and environmental services form a smaller but consistent segment. Commercial development across Duval, Clay, St. Johns, and Nassau counties creates continuous demand for debris removal and container service. Employers typically favor drivers already familiar with hydraulic equipment and construction-site navigation. Mid-sized environmental carriers compete with national waste companies and local haulers, most offering hourly pay with overtime rather than mileage-based rates. Home-daily schedules and year-round volumes make these roles attractive to experienced CDL-A drivers seeking predictable local work.

Location & Freight Market

Northeast Florida’s largest transportation hub sits at the intersection of major interstate corridors, marine terminals, distribution campuses, and one of the Southeast’s busiest construction markets. Warehouse construction, commercial redevelopment, highway improvements, industrial expansion, roofing projects, and demolition activity generate continuous volumes of construction debris, scrap, recycling streams, and general commercial waste. Surrounding counties continue to grow in population, adding residential, retail, and infrastructure projects that further feed local disposal and recycling facilities. Unlike traditional freight markets that rely on backhaul availability, waste and roll-off volumes track customer service frequency, container utilization, and local economic activity. Route density stays high because accounts cluster inside the metropolitan area, supporting productive daily schedules with limited empty miles. Weather events can temporarily spike debris removal, while peak building seasons raise container turnover. Overall the region supports stable year-round demand for vocational trucking services tied directly to commercial development and municipal infrastructure needs.

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