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CDL-A Roll-Off Driver — Local Construction Freight — Cincinnati, OH

Hiring Area: Greater Cincinnati • Terminal: Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati, OH Local Roll-Off 2021–2024 Day Cabs

Home-daily roll-off work moving construction and demolition containers across the Cincinnati metro, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. Typical weekly gross $1,650 on a 50-hour week; normal range $1,500–$1,800.

Weekly Gross
$1,500–$1,800
Typical Annualized Gross: $85,800
Sign-On Bonus $1,000
Home Time Every Day
Driver Type Local Company Driver
Typical Container Moves 3–6 per day
Freight Type C&D Debris / Roll-Off

Position Overview

Empty containers leave the yard, get placed on active job sites, and return full for disposal or recycling runs.

  • Deliver empty 20–40 yard containers and position them at construction or demolition sites.
  • Operate the hydraulic cable-hoist system to load and unload containers safely.
  • Inspect load stability, protruding material and tarp condition before transport.
  • Assess ground conditions, overhead clearance and access before every placement.
  • Coordinate with site supervisors when equipment blocks safe retrieval.
  • Complete electronic work orders and communicate delays to local dispatch.

Pay & Compensation Breakdown

All time on duty is paid hourly. Ordinary waiting at sites or scale houses is covered under the regular rate—no separate detention line.

Base Rate $30 per hour
Overtime $45 per hour after 40
Typical Hours 50 per week
Typical Weekly Gross $1,650
Normal Weekly Range $1,500–$1,800
Typical Annualized Gross $85,800
Sign-On Bonus $1,000 ($250 at 30 / $250 at 90 / $500 at 180 days)
Pay Frequency Weekly direct deposit

Schedule, Home Time & Routes

Home Time Every day
Primary Schedule Monday–Friday; occasional Saturday
Start Window 5:30–7:00 AM
Typical Shift 9–11 hours
Weekly Hours Range 42–50
Operating Area Cincinnati metro, Northern KY, SE Indiana

Equipment & Cabin Specs

Tractor Models Freightliner Cascadia and Kenworth T880 day cabs
Model Years Mostly 2021–2024; some older maintained units
Transmission Automatic standard on newer tractors
Roll-Off System Primarily cable hoist; limited hook-style units by assignment
Container Sizes 20–40 yard open-top
Safety & Tech Backup camera, ELD, electronic DVIR, dash camera, collision mitigation, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise
Tarp Systems Electric or hydraulic on selected equipment
Assignment Assigned when practical; limited slip-seating possible

Cincinnati-area shop handles preventive maintenance. Defects are reported through the ELD/DVIR system; roadside problems are coordinated by dispatch and maintenance.

Real Routes

Non-hazardous construction debris, concrete and asphalt rubble, mixed C&D material, scrap and commercial clean-out loads move between job sites, recycling yards and disposal facilities.

  • Cincinnati to Florence, Hebron, Walton or Independence, KY
  • Cincinnati to Batavia, Lebanon or Middletown, OH
  • Cincinnati to Lawrenceburg or Harrison, IN
  • Primary corridors: I-71, I-75, I-275, I-74, US-50, US-52, OH-32, OH-125, KY-17
  • Daily pattern mixes empty deliveries, full retrievals and disposal runs
  • Outer-suburb swaps sometimes link opposite sides of the metro

Typical Week & Daily Workflow

  • Morning starts with pre-trip and an empty-container delivery to a construction site.
  • Three to six container movements fill a normal day depending on distance and site readiness.
  • Full containers go to scale houses and designated tipping areas for unloading.
  • Dispatch re-orders stops when excavators block access or disposal lanes back up.
  • Later shifts often reposition empties for the next morning’s first customers.
  • Tractor returns to the Cincinnati terminal after the final assignment.

About the Carrier

Contractors and demolition crews need open-top containers staged, swapped and emptied on short local cycles rather than long-haul waste runs. A mid-sized regional carrier fills that gap by owning and operating roll-off equipment dedicated to construction-support and industrial service. Daily activity centers on moving non-hazardous debris between active job sites, material yards and approved disposal or recycling facilities inside the Cincinnati metro, Northern Kentucky and nearby Indiana communities. Local dispatch balances container availability, site readiness and facility capacity to keep the board moving within a practical radius. Equipment and crews stay oriented toward the changing ground conditions and access constraints of live construction environments instead of fixed warehouse docks.

Benefits & Healthcare Coverage

Medical Medical insurance with employee contribution options
Dental & Vision Dental and vision coverage
Retirement 401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off PTO after eligibility period
Orientation Paid company orientation
Additional Support Safety apparel, DOT physical renewal support, roll-off equipment orientation and hydraulic refresher training

Driver Qualification Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL and current DOT medical card
  • Safe driving history and acceptable MVR
  • 6–12 months CDL-A experience preferred
  • Ability to enter and exit the cab repeatedly and climb for inspections
  • Comfort working around construction equipment and industrial yards
  • No HazMat or tanker endorsement required

Operational Delays

  • I-71/I-75 congestion and I-275 interchange traffic change travel times
  • Excavators or active crews blocking container access
  • Scale-house and tipping-area queues at disposal facilities
  • Muddy or unimproved approaches after rain or in winter
  • Brent Spence Corridor construction adding route constraints

Hiring Process

1
Recruiter Call
Within one business day
2
MVR & Screening
CDL, drug screen, Clearinghouse
3
Terminal Orientation
One day plus equipment training
4
Start Date
3–7 business days typical

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How physically demanding is the roll-off work? ▼
Frequent cab entry and exit, climbing steps, walking around job sites, checking containers and tarps, and working outdoors. Continuous heavy lifting is not the primary duty.
Q: What happens if a container location becomes unsafe? ▼
Drivers stop and contact dispatch. Ground conditions, overhead clearance or active equipment give authority to refuse placement or retrieval.
Q: Is prior roll-off experience required? ▼
Preferred but not mandatory. Solid CDL-A experience and a clean record allow equipment orientation and hydraulic training.
Q: Where do trucks park overnight? ▼
Company terminal or designated yard in the Cincinnati area. Overnight road parking is not part of the regular assignment.
Q: Are same-day route changes common? ▼
Yes. Dispatch adjusts the sequence when a full container becomes ready or an excavation crew blocks access.
Q: How many container exchanges occur in a normal day? ▼
Most days involve three to six movements. Distance between sites and how quickly crews clear access can raise or lower the count.

CDL Job Market

Cincinnati’s location inside the Ohio–Kentucky–Indiana freight corridor sustains consistent demand for Class A drivers. Local postings in 2026 typically range from the upper-$20s to low-$30s per hour, with specialized vocational roles sometimes higher. Construction, industrial, distribution and waste-related carriers form the core of local hiring. Roll-off work draws a smaller candidate pool because it requires comfort with tight job sites, hydraulic systems and variable ground conditions. Flatbed, construction-material and dedicated local positions remain common alternatives. Ongoing industrial absorption and warehouse construction continue to generate openings year-round, giving experienced CDL-A holders multiple local pathways beyond over-the-road schedules.

Location & Freight Market

The intersection of I-71, I-75 and I-74, ringed by the I-275 beltway, anchors Cincinnati as a regional distribution and manufacturing hub that reaches into Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. Manufacturing, warehousing, retail distribution and commercial redevelopment generate steady freight volume. For roll-off operations the primary driver is physical expansion and site activity rather than long-distance linehaul. Strong industrial absorption and continued infrastructure work create recurring demand for debris containers. Traffic around the Ohio River crossings and the Brent Spence Corridor project regularly affects travel times. Construction volume typically rises from spring through fall and slows in winter when excavation and site access become more difficult. Interstate connectivity and ongoing commercial development keep short-haul construction freight moving throughout the year.

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