Class 4 Driver - Hook Truck

WM; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WM New Zealand is seeking a skilled Class 4 Hook Truck Driver to join our Papakura team, delivering safe, timely waste collections. You will operate the vehicle with on-board equipment, complete paperwork, and perform routine safety checks to keep our operations running smoothly.

Ideal candidates have proven heavy vehicle driving experience with Hook Trucks, a clean Class 4 licence, and a strong commitment to health and safety standards while educating the public on proper waste practices.

Qualifications

• Proven heavy vehicle driving experience with Hook Trucks.
• Valid Class 4 driver’s licence.
• Ability to operate an 18 speed Road Ranger gearbox.
• A team player who supports the team when needed.
• Strong health and safety awareness and logbook compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate the vehicle and onboard equipment to ensure safe, timely service collection.
• Complete paperwork and perform routine safety checks.
• Assist the team when needed and promote safe waste practices.

Skills

Hook truck exp

Class 4 licence

Road Ranger 18spd

Team player

H&S aware

Logbook compliance

Heavy vehicle driving

Job description

Are you a skilled Class 4 Hook Truck Driver and keen to progress your career? Do you have a strong understanding of the NZTA regulations?

We are an essential service, if you have a great work ethic and looking for a driving role, we can offer you a great career.

About us

WM New Zealand is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling, and waste management, provider. We’re committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management of our valuable resources. Put simply, sustainability is what we do.

Job Description

We are looking for a multi skilled Class 4 Hook Truck Driver to join our team based in Papakura.

About the role

As a site-bound Driver, you’ll operate the vehicle and onboard equipment to ensure safe, timely service collection, maintain accurate records, complete paperwork, and perform routine safety checks.

At times there may be some heavy lifting so you will need to have a reasonable fitness level. From previous experience, you’ll already know the importance of health and safety in the workplace, and you’ll champion our culture of making sure everyone gets home safely.

Qualifications

About you

• Proven heavy vehicle driving experience - Hook Truck experience essential
• A valid and clean full Class 4 driver’s licence
• Ability to drive an 18 Speed Road Ranger Truck (Gearbox)
• A team player – this role includes getting out to help the team when needed
• A sharp eye for detail to ensure sorting is performed accurately and efficiently
• Experience operating mule/compactor trucks
• Availability to work Monday through Saturday (Sunday off)
• The ability to educate the public on proper waste and recycling practices
• A strong commitment to health and safety standards
• Adherence to all road regulations and logbook requirements
• Safe and efficient driving practices