Class 5 Civil Transport Driver for Quarry & Site Ops
New Zealand Transport Agency
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Job summary
New Zealand Transport Agency in Picton is seeking experienced Class 5 drivers for a major civil construction project starting January 2027. You will operate truck and trailer units on busy sites and quarries, ensuring safe material transport and efficient movement.
The ideal candidate holds a Full Class 5 licence with proven civil construction driving experience, and Site Safe/ConstructSafe certification. This long-term role offers competitive hourly pay and the chance to contribute to a large
Qualifications
- Full Class 5 licence holders with proven civil construction driving experience.
- Experience operating truck and trailer units across busy construction sites and quarries.
- Familiarity with Road Ranger gearboxes and safe reversing techniques.
- Ability to reverse and manoeuvre truck and trailer combinations on site.
- Comfort with jack-knifing manoeuvres in constrained spaces.
- Prior quarry or construction site exposure preferred.
- Site Safe or ConstructSafe certification required (or willingness to obtain).
Responsibilities
- Operate Class 5 truck and trailer units.
- Transport materials to and from civil sites.
- Work in and out of quarries.
- Reverse and manoeuvre truck and trailer combinations.
- Operate safely around heavy machinery and site personnel.
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Job description
New Zealand Transport Agency in Picton is seeking experienced Class 5 drivers for a major civil construction project starting January 2027. You will operate truck and trailer units on busy sites and quarries, ensuring safe material transport and efficient movement.
The ideal candidate holds a Full Class 5 licence with proven civil construction driving experience, and Site Safe/ConstructSafe certification. This long-term role offers competitive hourly pay and the chance to contribute to a large
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