Class 2 Driver & Civil Labourer

ALH Auckland; Auckland; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ALH Auckland is seeking reliable Class 2 drivers to join a hands-on team delivering turf management and landscaping projects across South Auckland. You’ll operate a Class 2 manual truck, haul aggregates, and assist with general labouring on varied outdoor sites.

Ideal candidates are adaptable, physically fit and prepared to work outdoors, with a strong team ethos and ability to follow directions from supervisors. Some days involve site meetings and travel between depots.

Qualifications

• Current Class 2 driver’s licence.
• Ability to drive a manual truck.
• Good level of physical fitness.
• Comfortable with hands-on labouring and shovel work.
• Ability to follow instructions and work well within a team.
• Reliable attendance and a positive attitude.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
• An advantage if you have WTR endorsements.
• Experience operating machinery and turf, landscaping or open-space work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive Class 2 manual trucks across Auckland.
• Transport aggregates, materials and equipment between sites.
• Work on turf management, open spaces and landscaping projects.
• Assist with general labouring and manual tasks.
• Shovel, spread materials and perform other physical work.
• Work as part of a team and follow supervisor instructions.
• Attend different sites as required and occasionally travel between depots.

Skills

Class 2 licence

Manual truck driving

Physical fitness

Teamwork

MOJ

Pre‑employment drug test

Job description

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We’re looking for reliable, fit and adaptable Class 2 Drivers to join a team working across upcoming turf management, open spaces and landscaping projects throughout South Auckland.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, working outdoors and being part of a hands-on team.

While you’ll be driving a Class 2 manual truck, this is not a driving-only role.

You’ll also be expected to jump out of the truck, get your hands dirty and help the team get the job done.

What the role involves

• Driving Class 2 manual trucks across Auckland
• Transporting aggregates, materials and equipment between sites
• Working on turf management, open spaces and landscaping projects
• Jumping out of the truck to assist with general labouring
• Shovelling, spreading materials and other physical work
• Working as part of a team and following instructions from supervisors
• Meeting at different sites depending on the day's work
• Some days may involve picking up the truck from the depot and heading out across Auckland
• Predominantly South Auckland based, with occasional travel to the North Shore depot required
• Opportunity to learn and operate other machinery for the right person

Varied Work

We’re looking for reliable, fit and adaptable Class 2 Drivers to join a team working across upcoming turf management, open spaces and landscaping projects throughout South Auckland.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, working outdoors and being part of a hands-on team.

While you’ll be driving a Class 2 manual truck, this is not a driving-only role.

You'll also be expected to jump out of the truck, get your hands dirty and help the team get the job done.

What the role involves

• Driving Class 2 manual trucks across Auckland
• Transporting aggregates, materials and equipment between sites
• Working on turf management, open spaces and landscaping projects
• Jumping out of the truck to assist with general labouring
• Shovelling, spreading materials and other physical work
• Working as part of a team and following instructions from supervisors
• Meeting at different sites depending on the day's work
• Some days may involve picking up the truck from the depot and heading out across Auckland
• Predominantly South Auckland based, with occasional travel to the North Shore depot required
• Opportunity to learn and operate other machinery for the right person

What we’re looking for You’ll need to be someone who is adaptable, reliable and happy to do whatever is needed on the day.

You must have:

• Current Class 2 driver's licence
• Ability to drive a manual truck
• Good level of physical fitness
• Comfortable with hands-on labouring and getting on the end of a shovel
• Ability to follow instructions and work well within a team
• Reliable attendance and a good attitude
• An explainable MOJ
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test

An advantage if you have:

• WTR endorsements
• Experience operating machinery
• Turf, landscaping, civil or open-space experience
• Previous experience driving Class 2 trucks and assisting with labouring

What’s on offer?

• Competitive pay based on your experience and skill set
• Varied work - no two days are necessarily the same
• Opportunity to gain experience across turf, open spaces and machinery
• Work with a supportive and hardworking team
• Potential for ongoing work across a range of upcoming projects

If you're a Class 2 driver who doesn't mind jumping out of the truck, picking up a shovel and getting stuck in with the team, we'd like to hear from you!