CDL Driver - Roll-off

Job Description

Job Description

Turn trash into opportunity — build a career that keeps communities running.

Apple Valley Waste is a rapidly growing, private equity-backed waste and recycling company serving the Mid-Atlantic region. We provide essential environmental services to commercial, industrial, and residential customers.

We’re looking for a Roll-off Driver who leads from the front and knows how to get the best out of a team.

Our drivers are the backbone of our operations. We are committed to providing steady, year-round work, a safe and professional environment, and opportunities for advancement. We value reliability, hard work, and treating our employees with respect.

Job Description

The Roll-Off Driver is responsible for delivering, placing, and removing roll-off containers at customer sites. This role requires advanced driving skills, strong situational awareness, and the ability to operate in tight and complex environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong vehicle control, including backing, turning, and maneuvering in tight or congested environments.
• Comply with all applicable DOT, OSHA, and company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform and document pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Execute precise backing and placement maneuvers in confined and high-traffic environments.
• Report all safety concerns, incidents, or mechanical issues immediately.
• Deliver and remove roll-off containers at commercial, industrial, and construction sites.
• Accurately position containers in tight or restricted environments, including construction sites and confined spaces, while avoiding property damage.
• Ensure loads are secured properly before transport.
• Communicate with customers regarding container placement and service expectations.
• Complete routes safely, on time, and in accordance with service and productivity expectations.
• Adjust to changing route demands and service requests.
• Transport waste to disposal or recycling facilities.
• Follow all procedures for safe loading, unloading, and disposal.
• Complete required manifests and documentation.
• Maintain clean and operational equipment.
• Ensure customer sites are left in safe and acceptable condition.
• Complete DVIRs, service tickets, and logs accurately.
• Maintain communication with dispatch and operations.
• Drivers are responsible for safe operation.
• The Safety Department provides training and oversight. Drivers must consistently follow all safety protocols and procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

Container Delivery & Placement

• Deliver and remove roll-off containers at commercial, industrial, and construction sites 
• Accurately position containers in tight or restricted environments, including construction sites and confined spaces, while avoiding property damage 
• Ensure loads are secured properly before transport

Route Execution & Customer Coordination

• Communicate with customers regarding container placement and service expectations 
• Complete routes safely, on time, and in accordance with service and productivity expectations 
• Adjust to changing route demands and service requests

Waste Transport & Disposal

• Transport waste to disposal or recycling facilities 
• Follow all procedures for safe loading, unloading, and disposal 
• Complete required manifests and documentation

Equipment Maintenance & Site Standards

• Maintain clean and operational equipment 
• Ensure customer sites are left in safe and acceptable condition 

Documentation & Communication

• Complete DVIRs, service tickets, and logs accurately 
• Maintain communication with dispatch and operations

Safety & Compliance Expectations

• Drivers are responsible for safe operation. 
• The Safety Department provides training and oversight. Drivers must consistently follow all safety protocols and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Class A or B CDL with air brake endorsement 
• Valid DOT medical certification 
• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment in complex environments

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year CDL experience 
• Experience with roll-off or heavy equipment 
• Experience in construction or industrial environments

Physical Requirements

• Climbing, securing loads, and equipment handling 
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions 

Work Environment & Schedule

• Full-time, early morning start 
• Monday–Friday with occasional Saturdays 
• Work performed at construction sites, commercial locations, and roadways 

Why Join Us?

This isn’t just another job — this is a chance to build, lead, and grow with a company that’s going places.

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses.
• Home daily
• Paid weekly
• Year-round work
• Job stability 
• Real career growth opportunities as we expand.
• Strong leadership team focused on operational excellence.
• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match.
• Paid time off + holidays.
• Company-provided gear and PPE for operations jobs.

The Bottom Line

If you’re ready to take ownership, lead from the front, and make an impact in a fast-growing company, we want to talk to you.