Class 2 Truck Driver

KiwiQuest; Cromwell Community; On-site; NZD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Seasonal bonus

Job summary

KiwiQuest in Cromwell, Otago seeks an energetic truck driver for a full-time seasonal cherry harvest. You will transport cherries from orchards to the packhouse and return bins, while keeping accurate logs and records. Hours vary 06:00–17:00 during the summer operation, with days off typically provided each week.

Must have valid NZ working rights, reliable log book usage, and be prepared for Christmas and New Year coverage. Seasonal bonus available.

Qualifications

• Valid New Zealand working rights.
• Competent and law-abiding log book use.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Availability over Christmas, New Year and public holidays.
• Energetic and experienced truck driver.

Responsibilities

• Transport cherries from orchards to the packhouse.
• Return bins and buckets from the packhouse to orchard fields.
• Track bin card numbers, grower details and buckets accurately.
• Use the log book competently and lawfully.
• Work variable full-time hours between 06:00 and 17:00.

Job description

Construction & Labour $32.0 - 38.4/h 2 days ago

Work Style

Physical 6/10

Technical 5/10

Creative 1/10

Pace 7/10

Structure 8/10

Pressure 6/10

Travel 4/10

Hours 9/10

Description

Seasonal cherry harvest truck-driving role transporting fruit and returning bins between orchards and the packhouse during a full-time summer operation.

Responsibilities

• Transport cherries from orchards to the packhouse
• Return bins and buckets from the packhouse to orchard fields
• Track bin card numbers, grower details and buckets accurately
• Use the log book competently and lawfully
• Work variable full-time hours between 06:00 and 17:00

Requirements

• Valid New Zealand working rights
• Competent and law-abiding log book use
• Strong attention to detail
• Availability over Christmas, New Year and public holidays
• Energetic and experienced truck driver
• $32.00 per hour plus seasonal bonus
• Full-time seasonal role
• A day off is generally provided each week