Class 2 and 4 Driver / Hydro Excavator

Tradestaff New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted recruitment partner is seeking an experienced Class 4 Driver / Hydro Excavator to join a civil operations team in Auckland. The role includes driving civil trucks and operating hydro-vacuum equipment to support various infrastructure projects. Candidates must possess a Class 4 licence and relevant experience. This position offers weekly pay and potential for ongoing work.

Benefits

Weekly pay

On-site parking

Potential for ongoing work

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience driving Class 4 vehicles.
• Valid DG endorsement for at least 1 year.
• Experience in vacuum loading/hydro excavation required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and manoeuvre civil trucks.
• Conduct hydro-vacuum excavation and debris removal.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on equipment.

Skills

Operating hydro-vacuum equipment

Driving civil trucks

Basic mechanical understanding

Emergency response

Communication with site supervisors

Education

Full NZ Class 4 licence

DG endorsement

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced and safety-conscious Class 4 Driver / Hydro Excavator to join a civil operations team based in Takanini. This role combines driving and hydro excavation work, supporting drainage, maintenance, and infrastructure projects across Auckland. You’ll need to be confident operating hydro-vac equipment and happy to travel to different sites as required.

Location

Takanini, Auckland (travel to varied sites across Auckland)

Start date

Immediate start available

Pay rate

$30–33 per hour (paid weekly)

Key duties

• Safely drive and manoeuvre civil trucks for material and equipment transport
• Operate hydro-vacuum equipment for excavation and debris removal
• Perform flushing and cleaning of pipelines, sewers, and drainage systems
• Conduct CCTV drainage inspections to identify blockages or damage
• Carry out routine maintenance checks on trucks and machinery
• Prepare and set up job sites safely before operations
• Load and unload materials and equipment securely
• Follow all safety and environmental regulations and procedures
• Communicate effectively with site supervisors and crew
• Respond to emergencies such as spills or equipment issues promptly

To be successful in this role, you’ll need

• Full NZ Class 4 licence (minimum 4 years’ experience)
• DG endorsement valid for at least 1 year
• Experience with vacuum loading / hydro excavation
• Ability to operate both manual and automatic trucks
• Basic mechanical understanding
• Confined space training (preferred but not essential)
• Physically fit and able to climb ladders
• Flexibility to travel for work (travel allowance provided)

In return, you’ll get

• Weekly pay
• On-site parking
• Potential for ongoing work

If you meet the above criteria and are interested in the above job please Apply Now with your updated CV.

Why work with Tradestaff?

We’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities. We’re also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we’re committed to high standards and ethical practices.