🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Jacksonville, FL
- Route type: Local roll-off container operations
- Freight: Construction debris, commercial waste & recycling materials
- Schedule: Early AM starts with same-day returns
- Daily miles: 80–160 miles
- Primary corridors: I-10, I-295, and local industrial corridors
📋 Job Description
- Perform 6–12 daily roll-off container hook-and-drop operations at construction sites and industrial facilities.
- Secure and transport 20–40 yard bins loaded with demolition debris and recycling materials to area landfills.
- Coordinate with job site supervisors and municipal facilities for timely container swaps and weight compliance.
- Execute safe positioning, locking mechanisms, and hydraulic system monitoring on Mack and Peterbilt roll-off trucks.
- Complete pre-trip inspections, ELD logs, and post-trip equipment checks after each container move.
- Navigate Jacksonville industrial zones while maintaining strict adherence to local weight and route restrictions.
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
12+ months roll-off or comparable CDL-A experience required
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations in past 3 years
Physical
Able to handle container securing, tarp work, and frequent coupling/uncoupling
Endorsements
None required beyond CDL-A
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Dedicated day-cab roll-off units assigned by seniority and availability
- Fleet average age: Approximately 5 years with rolling replacement cycle
- Features: Geotab telematics, backup cameras, hydraulic monitoring on Mack LR and Peterbilt 567 chassis
- Transmission type: Automatic transmissions across the roll-off fleet
- Maintenance program: Hybrid in-house and vendor network with rapid response for downtown and industrial routes
🏠 Home Time
- Dispatch releases drivers after final container drop and equipment inspection at end of daily cycle.
- Route planning prioritizes same-day completion based on municipal landfill hours and job site schedules.
- Weekend work remains optional and tied to active municipal contracts or overflow demand.
- Late container pickups are managed through contingency assignments that still target evening returns.
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Jacksonville construction sites → Westside Landfill → I-295 North
- Industrial scrap yards near port → Recycling processing center → Local connectors
- Downtown redevelopment zones → Northside disposal facility → I-95 corridor
- Commercial renovation sites → Eastside transfer station → I-10 interchange
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many container moves do drivers complete per day?
Most drivers handle 6–12 container swaps depending on job density, with each involving positioning, securing, and transport to processing facilities.
What experience is needed for roll-off operations?
Minimum 12 months CDL-A experience is required, with preference for candidates familiar with roll-off equipment or similar container handling.
Are trucks assigned or shared?
Drivers are assigned dedicated roll-off trucks when available, with slip-seating used only during peak maintenance periods or high volume days.
What are the typical start times and shift length?
Shifts generally begin between 5:00 AM and 7:00 AM and run 8–10 hours, returning to the yard each evening.
Is overtime available?
Overtime is paid after 40 hours and commonly occurs during high construction activity periods or when completing additional municipal routes.
Do drivers take trucks home?
Truck take-home is evaluated case-by-case based on yard location, driver seniority, and compliance with company safety policies.
💼 Career Opportunities
Jacksonville’s ongoing infrastructure projects, commercial development, and municipal waste management contracts create stable demand for experienced roll-off drivers. Starting as a Local CDL-A Waste & Recycling Roll-Off Driver provides hands-on expertise in container operations, site coordination, and compliance with local regulations.
High-performing drivers can advance to senior roll-off roles, yard lead positions, or training roles for new equipment operators. The operation’s mix of construction, demolition, and recycling freight offers consistent work throughout the year with opportunities for safety bonus earnings and performance incentives.
Long-term career paths within the company include dispatch, fleet supervision, or specialized waste handling positions. The local nature of the work supports work-life balance while building valuable industry skills in one of Florida’s busiest logistics markets.
🔗 Local CDL-A Waste & Recycling Roll-Off Driver – Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville maintains strong demand for skilled CDL-A roll-off drivers due to continuous commercial construction, downtown redevelopment, and industrial activity across the metro area. This local home daily position focuses on containerized waste and recycling transport using modern roll-off equipment on Mack and Peterbilt chassis.
Drivers earn $1,300–$1,700 weekly (approximately $24–$31 per hour) based on 50–65 hours depending on warehouse cycle demand and job site volume, plus a $1,000 sign-on bonus and annual safety incentives. Operations center on efficient hook-and-drop movements between job sites and local landfills or recycling centers, with average daily mileage of 80–160 miles.
The role offers predictable home time each evening with early morning starts and optional weekend availability tied to municipal contracts. Equipment includes well-maintained automatic transmission roll-off trucks equipped with safety technology and telematics. This position provides stable local freight work in a growing market with clear paths for advancement in waste management logistics.
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