Class 2 Owner Driver - Rear Load

Green Gorilla; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Gorilla in Auckland is seeking a Class 2 Owner Driver - Rear Load to join our growing team. You will operate across multiple divisions, collecting waste in various container sizes and broader Auckland areas.

This 6-day-per-week role (~60 hours) requires GST registration and your own Transport Service Licence, with flexibility in start and finish times to ensure timely collections.

Qualifications

• Class two Driver’s Licence with current relevance to equipment and regulations.
• Basic truck maintenance knowledge to handle minor repairs.
• Professional driving record.
• Experience in similar driving roles preferred.
• Knowledge of transport industry standards and Auckland roads.

Skills

Class two Licence

Mechanical skills

Courteous

Previous driving experience

Transport industry knowledge

Local road knowledge - Auckland

Self-motivated

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Relationship building & teamwork

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are currently looking for a fit and experienced Class 2 Owner Driver - Rear Load to join our growing team. This Owner Driver role is in Auckland.

This role will be operating in multiple divisions collecting waste material in various size containers, as well as some loose collections in the wider Auckland area. This is a diverse role which will include learning multiple routes and will be a 6-day per week position, circa 60 hours per week. Flexibility in start and finish times may be required. Access will vary and requires skill and patience to ensure collections are made.

As an Owner Driver you will be running your own business so will be responsible for paying GST, tax and operating bills. You are required to be GST registered and have your own (or company) Transport Service Licence.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Class two Driver’s Licence -An experienced licenced driver who has stayed current with developments in equipment, tools, business practices and regulations so your knowledge and skills are sharp and up-to-date. You will have an excellent driving record because we believe it shows you have respect for others on the road and you are a professional. You must have had at least three years class two driving experience.
• Mechanical and Maintenance Skills -You will have basic knowledge of how a truck operates so you can carry out minor breakdown repairs as necessary and can do what isneeded to help ensure your truckmeets compliance and other safety standards. This contributes to a safer working environment not only for you but for everyone else you are sharing the road with.
• Courteous -Part of our Green Gorilla culture is that our drivers have good “people skills” to interact well with other drivers, customers and service staff.
• Previous experience in a similar driving role is preferable.
• Relevant transport industry knowledge and experience.
• Sound knowledge of the wider Auckland roads and areas will be an advantage.
• Self-motivated and works to strict deadlines.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Strong relationship builder and team player.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with Green Gorilla – New Zealand’s highly successful independent recycling and waste company that sets the trends of waste services in our country. We are fuelled by ambition, innovation, and kiwi ingenuity to deliver the most sustainable way to manage and process waste, for a cleaner, greener New Zealand.

Applicants for this position must hold NZ citizenship/residency or the legal right to work in New Zealand.