CDL-A Roll-Off / Municipal Waste Collection Driver — San Antonio Metro

Work focuses on short-haul container movement between construction sites, commercial accounts and disposal facilities rather than fixed residential collection routes.

• Delivers and retrieves 20–40 yard open-top containers at customer sites.
• Operates the hydraulic hoist for every load and unload cycle.
• Adjusts stop order throughout the day based on dispatch updates.
• Completes inbound and outbound scale documentation at transfer stations.
• Flags overloaded, prohibited or damaged loads before leaving the site.
• Conducts full pre-trip and post-trip inspections each shift.

Pay is calculated hourly. Overtime eligibility follows company policy and applicable rules. Higher weekly totals normally require 45–55 hours during strong construction periods.

Hydraulic systems manage every container lift, drop and positioning cycle. Drivers check pressure, hook engagement, cable or chain condition and alignment before each move. Local shop handles scheduled preventive maintenance.

Typical loads include construction and demolition debris, concrete, masonry, roofing material, wood waste, commercial solid waste, mixed municipal waste, cardboard and selected recyclables. Acceptance rules differ by customer and facility.

• Regular container runs to New Braunfels, Seguin, Schertz, Converse and Boerne
• Disposal and exchange lanes reaching Pleasanton, Floresville and Lytle
• Main corridors: I-35, I-10, I-37, US-90, US-281, Loop 410 and Loop 1604
• Southside construction sites cycling to nearby transfer and disposal facilities
• Northeast commercial generators feeding transfer stations along the I-35 corridor
• Loop 1604 development projects generating repeated container exchanges
• West-side commercial and construction movements via I-10

• Valid Class A CDL and current DOT medical card
• Age 21 or older; successful DOT drug screen and Clearinghouse query
• 6–12 months CDL-A experience preferred; prior roll-off, dump or waste work is a plus
• Clean MVR with no recent major violations or serious preventable accidents
• Comfort working outdoors, climbing steps, frequent backing and walking uneven surfaces
• No HazMat or Tanker endorsement required

• Scale-house and disposal-floor queues at transfer stations during peak construction
• Congestion and lane closures on I-35, Loop 1604 and Loop 410
• Contractor equipment or temporary fencing blocking intended container spots
• Soft or muddy ground after rain that prevents safe placement
• Shortages of empty containers that force repositioning to another yard
• Unexpected extra exchanges when demolition or roofing crews fill containers early

The San Antonio market offers a wide range of CDL-A openings across private fleets, municipal solid-waste departments, construction carriers, food and beverage distributors, LTL companies, regional dry-van operators, intermodal providers and specialized waste haulers. Local short-haul and equipment-specific roles draw stronger demand than pure long-haul positions. Public-sector solid-waste classifications appear in the city’s official pay plans, confirming municipal openings alongside private contractors. Drivers experienced with frequent backing, site positioning and specialized equipment find the most consistent opportunities. Residential growth and ongoing commercial development keep hiring active throughout the year across multiple equipment types.

Continuous residential expansion, commercial construction, industrial activity and military-related logistics generate a steady stream of construction debris, commercial solid waste and recyclables across the metro. Outer development along Loop 1604 and the I-35 corridor produces concentrated job-site volume that requires frequent container exchanges. Commercial properties supply more predictable waste and recycling cycles. The typical flow moves loaded containers from active sites to transfer stations or disposal facilities, then returns empty units to the next customer. Major corridors—I-35, I-10, I-37, US-90 and US-281—keep these short-haul cycles efficient even as individual projects shift location. Seasonal construction peaks and ongoing growth maintain demand for roll-off capacity independent of broader freight cycles.