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Morningside School; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term 12-month project

Competitive hourly rate $34–$36

Job summary

Morningside School is seeking experienced Class 5 Drivers to join a major civil construction project in Picton starting January 2027. You will operate Class 5 truck and trailer units, transporting materials to and from civil sites and quarries, and manoeuvring around busy sites.

A full Class 5 licence and proven civil construction driving experience are required, along with confidence with Road Ranger gearboxes, site safety certifications (Site Safe or ConstructSafe), and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Full Class 5 licence.
• Proven civil construction driving experience.
• Experience reversing truck & trailer units.
• Confident with Road Ranger gearboxes.
• Site Safe or ConstructSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operating Class 5 truck and trailer units.
• Transporting materials to and from civil construction sites.
• Working in and out of quarries.
• Reversing and manoeuvring truck and trailer combinations.
• Operating safely around heavy machinery and site personnel.

Skills

Civil construction driving experience

Operate Class 5 truck & trailer

Road Ranger gearbox proficiency

Reversing truck & trailer

Independent worker

Tools

Road Ranger gearboxes

Job description

Driver Role

We're seeking experienced Class 5 Drivers to join a major civil construction project in Picton, commencing January 2027. We’re looking for confident drivers who have experience working in busy civil environments and are comfortable operating truck and trailer units across construction sites and quarries.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Operating Class 5 truck and trailer units
• Transporting materials to and from civil construction sites
• Working in and out of quarries
• Reversing and manoeuvring truck and trailer combinations
• Operating safely around heavy machinery and site personnel

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Full Class 5 licence
• Proven civil construction driving experience
• Confident operating Road Ranger gearboxes
• Experience reversing truck and trailer units
• Confident with jack-knifing manoeuvres
• Previous quarry and construction site experience
• Site Safe or ConstructSafe required – assistance with Site Safe can be provided
• Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work independently

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• $34–$36 per hour, depending on experience
• Long-term work on a 12-month project
• January 2027 start
• Opportunity to work across a major civil construction programme

PLEASE NOTE

This role is based in Picton. Accommodation, travel, living-away and relocation allowances are not currently provided. Applicants must be able to arrange their own travel and accommodation if relocating for this position.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.