Class 5 Civil Transport Driver – Quarry & Site Ops
Nz Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
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Job summary
Nz Transport Agency Waka Kotahi seeks experienced Class 5 drivers for a major civil project in Picton, starting January 2027. You will operate truck and trailer units on busy construction sites and quarries, transporting materials safely and efficiently.
Ideal candidates have civil construction driving experience, Road Ranger gearbox proficiency, and a proven ability to reverse and jack-knife on-site while maintaining safety around heavy machinery. NZ residency or work visa required.
Qualifications
- Full Class 5 licence (essential)
- Demonstrated civil construction driving experience
- Experience with Road Ranger gearboxes
- Experience reversing truck and trailer units
- Comfort with jack-knife manoeuvres on-site
- Previous quarry/construction site exposure
- Site Safe or ConstructSafe certification preferred
- Reliable, safety‑minded and able to work independently
Responsibilities
- Operate Class 5 truck and trailer units on civil sites
- Transport materials to and from civil construction sites
- Work in and around quarries and construction zones
- Reverse and manoeuvre truck and trailer combinations
- Operate safely around heavy machinery and site personnel
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Job description
Nz Transport Agency Waka Kotahi seeks experienced Class 5 drivers for a major civil project in Picton, starting January 2027. You will operate truck and trailer units on busy construction sites and quarries, transporting materials safely and efficiently.
Ideal candidates have civil construction driving experience, Road Ranger gearbox proficiency, and a proven ability to reverse and jack-knife on-site while maintaining safety around heavy machinery. NZ residency or work visa required.
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