🗺 Location & Routes
- Terminal: Greensboro, NC
- Primary Area: Greensboro/High Point/Winston-Salem Triad + surrounding counties (Guilford, Forsyth, Alamance, Randolph)
- Radius: Within 75 miles of terminal
- Route Style: Local container moves, drop-and-hook, some live loading
- Typical Day: 6–10 container placements/pickups and landfill runs
📦 Roll-Off Operations Reality
You'll start at the Greensboro yard, grab your manifest, and run assigned container work across construction sites, commercial properties, warehouses, and retail locations. Most loads are construction and demolition debris, commercial dumpsters, industrial scrap, and general non-hazardous waste in 20–40 yard open-top roll-offs. Expect concrete, wood, metal, cardboard, and mixed trash. Tarping, weight verification, and basic securement are daily tasks. Some days include tight site access, uneven ground, and coordination with foremen. Landfill lines can build up in the mornings and afternoons.
🚛 Trucks & Hoist Systems You'll Run
- Late-model automatic Freightliner and International tractors (2018–2024)
- Roll-off hoist setups with 20/30/40-yard boxes
- ELDs, backup cameras, and tarping systems standard
- In-house maintenance shop keeps units in good shape
- No slip-seating for regular assigned drivers
✅ Driver Qualifications
CDL-A
Valid Class A license with acceptable MVR
Experience
Minimum 1 year verifiable CDL experience (roll-off or dump truck preferred)
Physical
Able to lift/tarp up to 75 lbs and work outdoors in all conditions
Schedule
Willing to start early (5-7 AM) and work occasional Saturdays during peak seasons
Other
DOT physical, drug screen, basic weight/securement knowledge, reliable transportation to yard
🕒 Daily Schedule Flow
Standard shifts begin between 5:00–7:00 AM and end between 3:00–6:00 PM most days. Monday–Friday core with occasional voluntary Saturday work during construction spikes or post-storm cleanup (OT rate). You return to the Greensboro terminal every evening. Dispatch works to keep routes reasonable, though traffic on I-40, I-85, US 421 and landfill wait times can add 1–2 hours some days. No overnights. Winter starts may shift slightly later.
💰 Full Compensation Details
- Hourly: $29.50 – $33.75 based on experience
- Overtime: 1.5x after 40 hours
- Stop pay: $12 per additional stop after the first two
- Detention: $25 per hour after 1 hour at sites/landfills
- Safety & performance bonus: up to $1,200 annually
- Weekly estimate based on 48–55 hours: $1,425 – $1,875
🔄 Container Movement Cycle
- Drop empty containers at job sites
- Pick up full containers from commercial/industrial locations
- Haul to local landfills or transfer stations
- Live loading common at smaller sites
- Backhauls mostly empty or empty container repositioning
🏠 Home Time & Work-Life Fit
- Daily return to Greensboro terminal
- Predictable nights at home on most days
- Flexibility needed for daily volume and customer schedules
- Weekend work rotated and voluntary
🎁 Benefits Package
⚠️ Important Notes on Fit
- Not suited for drivers who avoid physical outdoor work or variable weather
- Landfill and site wait times are part of the operation
- Requires comfort coordinating with construction crews and basic paperwork
- No long-haul or dedicated minimal-interaction routes
🔗 CDL-A Roll-Off Driver Opportunities in Greensboro, NC
Local roll-off drivers in the Greensboro area handle a steady mix of construction debris, commercial waste containers, and industrial materials across the Triad region. Routes stay within a 75-mile radius focusing on container drops, pickups, and deliveries to area landfills and transfer stations. Drivers start early from the local terminal, manage 6-10 moves per day, and return home every evening. The work includes tarping loads, verifying weights, and dealing with typical urban/highway congestion on I-40, I-85 and construction zones. Pay runs $29.50–$33.75 per hour with overtime after 40, plus stop pay and detention time. Late-model automatic roll-off trucks are assigned with full in-house support. This is straightforward local container work with daily home time but requires comfort with physical tasks and variable site conditions. Peak seasons in spring/summer and after storms bring extra volume and occasional Saturday shifts. If you have at least one year of CDL experience and don't mind outdoor work, this operation provides consistent weekly pay in the $1,425–$1,875 range along with standard benefits after qualifying periods.
❓ Questions Drivers Commonly Ask
How consistent is the daily home time?
Very reliable most days. You return to the Greensboro terminal every evening, though heavy traffic or landfill backups can occasionally extend the day by 1-2 hours.
Is roll-off experience required?
One year of verifiable CDL experience is the minimum. Roll-off or dump truck background is preferred but not strictly required if you can handle the physical side.
What about waiting time at landfills?
Detention pay kicks in at $25 per hour after the first hour. Peak times can mean some waiting, which is typical for this type of local waste work.
Are trucks automatic?
Yes. Late-model automatic transmission tractors with roll-off hoists. No manual shifting required.
How does the sign-on bonus work?
$1,000 paid after 90 days of employment. Referral bonus of $500 also available.
🚀 Apply for CDL-A Roll-Off Driver Role
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