Class 2 Driver - Wellington

Tradestaff; Wellington; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Ongoing gigs

Safety‑first culture

Strong local crews

Job summary

Tradestaff in Wellington is seeking a Class 2 Driver for busy civil construction projects across the Wellington region. If you’re confident behind the wheel, comfortable on sites and ready to pitch in with hands‑on labour, we want to hear from you.

The role combines driving with earthworks, drainage and site prep, offering solid hourly wages and ongoing opportunities with top local crews. Applicants should be physically fit, able to pass a pre‑employment drug test and work safely around

Qualifications

• Full, clean Class 2 NZ driver’s licence with relevant driving experience.
• Civil construction or earthworks experience preferred.
• Ability to work safely around machinery and active worksites.
• Physically fit and agile, able to perform manual labour.

Responsibilities

• Drive Class 2 trucks across busy civil sites.
• Cart aggregates, gravel, spoil, equipment and materials.
• Load/unload and transport materials between sites.
• Assist with trenching, digging, shovelling and earthworks.
• Support drainage crews with pipe laying, backfilling and site prep.
• Assist with compaction, spreading aggregate and ground preparation.
• Help crew with hands‑on civil labouring.

Skills

Class 2 driving

Site labour

Safety awareness

Pre‑employment drug test

Job description

We're on the hunt for a hardworking Class 2 Driver to get stuck into busy civil construction projects across Wellington. If you're confident behind the wheel, know your way around a civil site and aren't afraid to jump out of the cab and get your hands dirty, we want to hear from you! We're looking for someone who's physically fit, agile and ready to pitch in wherever the crew needs a hand.

Location: Wellington CBD, Wellington

Start date: Immediate

Pay rate: $28.00–$34.00 per hour, paid weekly

What's in it for you?

• $28–$34 an hour, paid weekly – solid coin for a hard day's graft!
• Big civil projects – get stuck into earthworks, drainage and infrastructure!
• More than just driving – keep active with plenty of hands‑on site work!
• Good crews, good banter – work with experienced civil tradies!
• Keep the work rolling – potential for ongoing gigs with top local crews!
• Safety comes first – work with crews who look after their mates on site!

What you'll be doing

• Driving Class 2 trucks across busy civil construction sites
• Carting aggregates, gravel, spoil, equipment and construction materials
• Loading, unloading and safely transporting materials between sites
• Assisting with trenching, digging, shovelling and general earthworks
• Supporting drainage crews with pipe laying, backfilling and site preparation
• Helping with compaction, spreading aggregate and ground preparation
• Jumping out of the cab to support the crew with hands‑on civil labouring

What we're looking for

• Full, clean Class 2 NZ driver's licence with relevant driving experience
• Previous civil construction or earthworks experience preferred
• Confident operating trucks safely around machinery and active worksites
• Physically fit, agile and comfortable with demanding manual labour
• Happy to jump out of the truck and get stuck into digging and shovelling
• Reliable transport and ability to pass a pre‑employment drug test
• Strong work ethic, good attitude and a safety‑first mindset

If you're a Class 2 Driver who enjoys being part of the action rather than sitting behind the wheel all day, this one's for you! Bring your driving skills, a solid work ethic and a willingness to get stuck in with the crew.