Local CDL-A Position Home Daily

Local Roll-Off Driver CDL-A Construction Waste — Lexington, KY

Hiring Area: Lexington, KY • Yard: Lexington-area

Lexington, KY Local / Home Daily ~5-year average fleet

Local roll-off service moves 20–40 yard containers of construction and demolition debris through Central Kentucky with home-daily returns, weekly gross $1,250–$1,650 and primarily Monday–Friday daytime work.

Weekly Gross
$1,250–$1,650
Estimated Annual: $65,000–$85,800
Sign-On Bonus Up to $1,000
Home Time Home Daily
Driver Type Company Driver
Operating Radius 40–80 miles
Freight Type C&D Waste

Position Overview

Drivers handle short-haul container rotations for active construction, demolition and commercial projects instead of fixed linehaul schedules.

  • Positions 20–40 yard containers and confirms safe placement at contractor sites.
  • Operates the hydraulic hoist for loading, unloading and container exchanges.
  • Inspects hooks, cables, doors and ground conditions before transport.
  • Reports blocked access, unsafe ground or material issues to dispatch.
  • Completes pre-trip, post-trip inspections and accurate ELD records.
  • Works safely around excavators, loaders, cranes and active site traffic.

Pay & Compensation Breakdown

Compensation is hourly with overtime at 1.5× after 40 hours. Weekly gross depends on the driver’s base rate and actual hours worked; the advertised range covers typical combinations of rate and scheduled time.

Hourly Rate $25–$30/hr
Weekly Gross Range $1,250–$1,650
Typical Weekly ≈ $1,600
Estimated Annual ≈ $83,200
Overtime 1.5× after 40 hours
Sign-On Bonus Up to $1,000 (staged 30/180 days)

Schedule, Home Time & Routes

Home Time Home Daily
Primary Schedule Monday–Friday daytime
Saturday Limited peak-construction coverage
Start Window 5:30–7:00 AM
Typical Finish 3:00–6:00 PM

Equipment & Cabin Specs

Tractor Mack Granite day-cab
Average Age Approximately 5 years
Transmission Automatic
Hoist System Hydraulic cable/hoist roll-off
Containers 20–40 yard

Backup camera, stability control, Geotab telematics, electronic logging, work lights, air-ride suspension on applicable units and standard DOT safety gear are included. Trucks are assigned according to operational needs and seniority; preventive maintenance is handled locally.

Real Routes

Non-hazardous construction and demolition material travels between active job sites and permitted receiving facilities on a same-day local basis.

  • Loads typically include lumber, roofing, drywall, concrete, asphalt, brick, soil and commercial renovation debris.
  • Core work stays inside Lexington with regular runs to Georgetown, Nicholasville, Versailles, Winchester and Richmond.
  • Common sequence: construction site → disposal or recycling facility → empty-container reposition to the next customer.
  • Daily volume varies with distance, disposal queues and site conditions; productive shifts often complete multiple container moves.
  • Scale-house check-in, tipping and documentation take place at permitted C&D and recycling locations.
  • Customers are primarily general, roofing, demolition, commercial and site-development contractors.

Typical Week & Daily Workflow

  • Dispatch board supplies first assignments before or shortly after yard arrival.
  • Morning usually begins with an empty-container pickup followed by a loaded return to disposal.
  • Mid-day continues with additional swaps as containers fill or customers request empties.
  • Driver notifies dispatch of blocked access, soft ground or equipment interference so the sequence can be adjusted.
  • Afternoon finishes with the final movement and return to the Lexington-area yard.
  • Monday and Friday volume commonly rises as contractors clear sites around the weekend.

About the Local Operation

Construction and demolition activity creates ongoing demand for container rotation between active job sites and permitted disposal or recycling outlets. This local operation supplies short-haul roll-off capacity focused on circulating 20–40 yard containers for contractors across Central Kentucky. Empty equipment is matched to project schedules and loaded units are directed to available tipping capacity. The model keeps trucks and drivers inside a compact operating radius while supporting the residential, commercial and infrastructure development that generates the debris stream.

Benefits & Healthcare Coverage

Health Coverage Medical, Dental, Vision
Retirement 401(k) with company match
Time Off Paid time off and paid holidays
Safety Incentive Up to $750 quarterly
Referral Bonus Up to $1,000

Driver Qualification Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL, minimum age 21, current DOT medical card
  • 6 months CDL-A experience preferred; qualified recent graduates may be considered for structured training
  • Acceptable MVR with no recent serious violations or major preventable accidents
  • Ability to enter and exit the cab repeatedly, walk uneven surfaces, operate hydraulic controls and work outdoors
  • No HazMat or Tanker endorsement required

Operational Delays

  • Customer site not ready or container still being loaded
  • Excavator, loader or other equipment blocking access
  • Scale-house queues and disposal-site congestion
  • New Circle Road, I-75, US-27 and US-60 traffic
  • Mud, soft ground or temporary road closures at job sites
  • Heavy rain or winter conditions affecting site access

Hiring Process

1
Recruiter Call
Within one business day
2
Verification
CDL, MVR, employment, Clearinghouse
3
Conditional Offer
After qualification review
4
Orientation
Paid local training, 3–7 days

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many container moves occur on a normal day? ▼
Daily volume varies with distance, disposal queues and site conditions. Productive shifts often complete multiple container moves.
Q: Is detention paid separately? ▼
No. The position is hourly, so ordinary on-duty waiting is already included in the wage.
Q: Can recent CDL graduates apply? ▼
Six months of CDL-A experience is preferred. Qualified recent graduates may be considered for structured training when safety standards are met.
Q: Are trucks permanently assigned? ▼
Assignment occurs when operationally practical. Seniority and dispatch needs can require equipment changes.
Q: What happens if a site is blocked or unsafe? ▼
The driver reports the condition to dispatch. The sequence is adjusted rather than forcing an unsafe maneuver.
Q: Is take-home truck use allowed? ▼
Personal take-home is not standard. Equipment returns to the company yard unless management authorizes another arrangement.

CDL Job Market

Lexington supports a moderately competitive CDL-A market driven by construction, manufacturing, distribution, foodservice and retail freight. Drivers can move between local waste hauling, construction materials, dedicated distribution, regional dry van and LTL roles. Roll-off work requires comfort with constrained job-site backing, hydraulic equipment and outdoor activity around active contractors, which narrows the candidate pool relative to conventional city or shuttle driving. Ongoing residential, commercial and infrastructure permitting sustains demand for these specialized local skills through most of the year. The diversity of industries provides experienced drivers with multiple local options while construction activity continues to generate openings for container-handling operators.

Location & Freight Market

Central Kentucky’s construction, redevelopment and infrastructure projects generate a steady stream of demolition and building debris that must travel from job sites to permitted disposal and recycling facilities. Residential subdivisions, commercial renovations, roadway work and institutional projects all produce material best suited to short-haul container service. Lexington’s location in the Bluegrass region, with ready access to I-75, US-27 and US-60, supports efficient equipment rotation among nearby communities while keeping most movements inside a compact radius. Transfer stations, C&D landfills and recycling outlets serving the metro supply the necessary outlets. Spring through early-fall peaks increase container volume, yet the underlying development pipeline maintains year-round demand for local roll-off capacity matched to contractor schedules and site conditions.

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