Class 4/5 Truck Driver — Safe, Reliable Freight Pro

5 Rivers Transport Transport Ltd; Auckland; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

5 Rivers Transport Ltd in Auckland seeks two reliable, experienced Class 4/5 Truck Drivers to join its transport operations. You will operate heavy vehicles safely and deliver freight to diverse customer locations, while maintaining professional communication with dispatchers and customers.

Ideal candidates hold a NZ Class 4 and/or Class 5 licence, have proven heavy vehicle experience, and are willing to complete pre-employment drug testing.

Qualifications

• Current New Zealand Class 4 and/or Class 5 driver's licence.
• Proven experience operating heavy commercial vehicles.
• Willing to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol test and, where required, random testing.
• Clean and satisfactory character record.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class 4 and Class 5 heavy vehicles in accordance with New Zealand road rules and company procedures.
• Transport and deliver freight, goods and other materials to designated locations.
• Carry out daily pre-start and safety checks of vehicles before commencing work.
• Ensure loads are correctly positioned, secured and transported safely.
• Load and unload freight using appropriate equipment and procedures.
• Follow delivery schedules, assigned routes and instructions from dispatchers and supervisors.
• Complete delivery documentation, timesheets and other required transport records accurately.
• Communicate professionally with customers and advise of any delivery issues or delays.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle condition, mileage, fuel usage and delivery activities where required.
• Identify and report vehicle defects, maintenance requirements, hazards or incidents promptly.
• Maintain the truck in a clean and presentable condition.
• Comply with workplace health and safety policies and procedures.
• Follow fatigue-management requirements and ensure safe driving practices at all times.
• Work cooperatively with dispatchers, warehouse staff, customers and other drivers.
• Perform other reasonable transport and freight-related duties as required.

Skills

Class 4/5 licence

Safety-conscious

Communication

Pre-start checks

Job description

5 Rivers Transport Ltd in Auckland seeks two reliable, experienced Class 4/5 Truck Drivers to join its transport operations. You will operate heavy vehicles safely and deliver freight to diverse customer locations, while maintaining professional communication with dispatchers and customers.

Ideal candidates hold a NZ Class 4 and/or Class 5 licence, have proven heavy vehicle experience, and are willing to complete pre-employment drug testing.