Class 4-5 Truck Driver | Leading Hand / Asphalt Operator

AWF Limited; Timaru; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

AWF Limited in Timaru, New Zealand is seeking a motivated Class 4 or 5 Truck Driver with asphalt and roading experience to join our Leading Hand/Asphalt Operator team. You will drive trucks and support asphalt paving and roading projects on busy civil sites.

This role blends on-site truck operation with hands-on crew leadership, ensuring safety standards are met and work is completed to a high quality. If you are reliable, hardworking and team-focused, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Current Class 4 or 5 licence.
• Asphalt, roading, or civil construction experience.
• Leadership skills and a positive attitude.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Reliable, hardworking, and team-focused.

Responsibilities

• Operating Class 4 or 5 trucks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assisting with asphalt paving and roading projects.
• Supporting and guiding crew members on site.
• Operating plant and equipment as required.
• Maintaining high health and safety standards.
• Working as part of a team to deliver quality outcomes.

Skills

Truck driving

Leadership

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Tools

Plant operation

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your civil construction career?

We're on the lookout for a motivated Class 4 or 5 Truck Driver with asphalt and roading experience to join a hardworking crew as a Leading Hand / Asphalt Operator. If you enjoy a mix of truck driving, operating equipment, and leading from the front, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

What you'll be doing:

• Operating Class 4 or 5 trucks in a safe and efficient manner
• Assisting with asphalt paving and roading projects
• Supporting and guiding crew members on site
• Operating plant and equipment as required
• Maintaining high health and safety standards
• Working as part of a team to deliver quality outcomes

What we're looking for:

• Current Class 4 or 5 licence
• Asphalt, roading, or civil construction experience
• Leadership skills and a positive attitude
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Reliable, hardworking, and team-focused

What's in it for you:

• Competitive hourly rates
• Ongoing work with career progression opportunities
• Join a well-established and respected team
• Work on a variety of exciting civil and infrastructure projects
• Supportive culture where hard work is recognised

Important Information

• Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
• Successful applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test.
• Ministry of Justice criminal background checks form part of our standard recruitment process. Any concerns can be discussed with our team in complete confidence.

If you're an experienced driver who isn't afraid to get on the tools and lead by example, we'd love to hear from you.