4 Class 5 Drivers

Kooner Transport Limited; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Kooner Transport Limited in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, seeks four Class 5 truck drivers for timely delivery of chilled/frozen/produce goods. Rotating roster, night/day shifts, weekends; minimum 30 hours weekly. You will load, unload, and ensure secure, documented freight handling with a professional approach.

Applicants need a valid Class 5 licence and at least two years of relevant experience. Competitive hourly rate from $30 to $36 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of Class 5 truck driving and reversing experience.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence is essential.
• Ability to load/unload and operate with or without mechanical handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Drive truck to destinations following regulations and company procedures.
• Hook/unhook trailers; position units for docking.
• Load and unload freight, with or without equipment.
• Perform lifting and carrying tasks as required on runs.
• Inspect vehicle for defects and ensure safe operation.
• Maintain required load documentation and logs per NZ rules.
• Inform customer service when running late.
• Pickup/unload empties on runs.

Skills

Professional approach

Work under pressure

Time management

Physical fitness

Education

Valid Class 5 licence (essential)

Job description

The truck drivers in this position are responsible for the timely delivery of goods (chilled/frozen/produce foods) from one location to another, potentially with stops during the journey. The drivers will be responsible for the product during the journey and will oversee the loading and unloading processes.

Location BOP

We are looking to add four Class 5 truck drivers with experience to our dedicated team.

We provide a rotating roster, night and day shifts, as well as weekend employment.

A minimum of 30 hours per week is guaranteed.

Hourly Rate: $30 to $36 per hour, based upon experience.

Core objectives include

• Drive vehicle combinations to destinations in accordance with regulations and company procedures
• Hook and unhook trailers from prime movers (truck/trailer, semi, B-train), including accurately positioning units as required/reversing to dock.
• Load and unload unit either individually or with assistance, with or without mechanical freight handling equipment
• Perform frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying of freight (please note these tasks are part of most of our runs)
• Inspect unit for defects and safe operating conditions before, during, and after trip.
• Ensure that all load documentation required to move with freight is available for inspection and that appropriate paperwork accompanies freight when delivered
• Maintain a logbook as per NZ rules and regulations.
• All the drivers MUST inform customer service when they are running late to the delivery/pick-up destination.
• Drivers MUST pick up/unload any empties on runs. Required qualities
• Professional approach
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines Organizational and time management skills
• Have a good level of physical fitness and strength Experience: * Minimum of two years of Class 5 truck driving and reversing experience, or relevant experience. Our company will also give training for hardbody units.

MUST have:

• Valid Class 5 driver's licence (essential)