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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Minimum 30 hours/week

Supportive team

Long-term work

Job summary

Eagle SMS Transport Limited in Whangārei is looking for Class 5 Truck Drivers to transport logs from forest blocks to mills and ports across Northland.

You will operate heavy-duty log trucks, navigate forestry roads, and assist with loading and securing logs. A strong safety focus and a valid Class 5 license are required, with shifts including mornings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Experience operating vehicles with different transmissions.
• Able to operate truck on dirt/track/gravel roads.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery.
• Confident reversing truck and trailer units.
• Strong knowledge of chaining and unchaining procedures.
• Physically fit with capacity for manual tasks.
• Clean driving record and strong road-safety focus.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test and criminal record check.
• Work varied shifts including early mornings, and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy-duty log trucks to transport timber from logging sites to designated port facilities.
• Navigate through unsealed forestry roads and public highways under varying terrain and weather conditions.
• Oversee or assist with the loading and securement of logs to ensure stability during transport.
• Coordinate with loading machinery operators at both the forest site and port to ensure efficient transfer of logs.
• Follow all relevant road transport, forestry safety, and port entry regulations.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections, ensuring the truck and load meet safety standards.
• Report any mechanical faults or safety concerns promptly to fleet maintenance teams.
• Maintain accurate delivery records, including log weights, trip sheets, fuel use, and time logs.
• Ensure correct paperwork is completed for each load delivered to the port.
• Maintain regular communication with dispatch, port authorities, and supervisors to ensure smooth and timely deliveries.
• Use radio, mobile, or GPS systems to report progress and receive route updates.
• Drive in a manner that minimizes environmental impact, especially on forest access roads.
• Comply with regional forestry and port protocols at all times.

Skills

Class 5 license

Log truck experience

Dirt/gravel road driving

Heavy machinery operation

Trailer reversing

Chaining/unchaining

Physical fitness

Clean driving record

Pre-employment checks

Flexible shifts

Job description

Class 5 Truck Driver – Logging Transport

Location: Whangārei, Northland

Company: Eagle SMS Transport Limited

Eagle SMS Transport Limited is a specialist in the logging transport industry, providing reliable and efficient haulage services from forestry sites to port locations. We are currently seeking Class 5 Truck Drivers to join our team in Whangārei.

About the Role:

This is a physically demanding and rewarding role for a skillful Truck Driver who is confident operating in challenging forestry environments. You will be responsible for the safe and timely transport of logs from forest blocks to mills and ports across Northland.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate heavy-duty log trucks to transport timber from logging sites to designated port facilities.
• Navigate through unsealed forestry roads and public highways, often under varying terrain and weather conditions.
• Oversee or assist with the loading and secure strapping of logs to ensure stability during transport.
• Coordinate with loading machinery operators at both the forest site and port to ensure efficient transfer of logs.
• Follow all relevant road transport, forestry safety, and port entry regulations.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections, ensuring the truck and load meet safety standards.
• Report any mechanical faults or safety concerns promptly to fleet maintenance teams.
• Maintain accurate delivery records, including log weights, trip sheets, fuel use, and time logs.
• Ensure correct paperwork is completed for each load delivered to the port.
• Maintain regular communication with dispatch, port authorities, and supervisors to ensure smooth and timely deliveries.
• Use radio, mobile, or GPS systems to report progress and receive route updates.
• Drive in a manner that minimizes environmental impact, especially on forest access roads.
• Comply with regional forestry and port protocols at all times.

Role Requirements:

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or ability to obtain one within 3 months
• Experience in operating vehicles with different transmissions is needed.
• Must be able to operate truck on dirt/track/gravel roads.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery
• Confident in reversing truck and trailer units
• Strong knowledge of chaining and unchaining procedures
• Physically fit and capable of handling manual tasks
• Clean driving record and strong focus on road safety
• Must pass pre-employment drug test and criminal record check
• Work varied shifts including early mornings, and weekends as required

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate between $30 to $33 per hour.
• Gauranteed minimum 30 hours of work per week
• Supportive team environment
• Consistent, long-term work

If you are passionate about transport, thrive in outdoor environments, and want to be part of a growing and respected logging business, we’d love to hear from you.