Class 5 Driver – Civil Construction, 40h/wk + Upskill

Higgins; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver employer contribution up to

Permanent role with guaranteed 40 hrs

Competitive hourly rate

Upskill and gain licenses

Retail discounts for you and family

Fuel discounts with monthly pie and CO

Job summary

Higgins is seeking experienced Class 5 Drivers to transport materials, plant and equipment across civil construction and roading sites in New Zealand. You will perform safety checks, complete deliveries, and collaborate with crews to keep operations running smoothly.

Ideal candidates hold a full Class 5 licence with experience in heavy vehicles, load security and transport regulations. A manual Roadranger gearbox experience is essential; independence and reliable time management are valued in

Qualifications

• Full, clean Class 5 driver licence.
• Experience driving heavy vehicles in civil construction, infrastructure or transport.
• Experience transporting plant, materials or heavy loads.
• Experience operating a manual Roadranger gearbox (essential).
• Good knowledge of transport legislation, load security and road safety requirements.
• Able to work independently while contributing to a crew.
• Clear communication, practical problem-solving skills and dependable time management.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class 5 vehicles safely across varied sites and conditions.
• Transport, load, secure and unload plant, materials and heavy equipment.
• Complete deliveries and pickups accurately and on schedule.
• Carry out pre-start checks and basic preventative maintenance.
• Maintain logbooks, load records, inspections and other compliance documents.
• Identify hazards, report faults and stop work if conditions are unsafe.

Skills

Class 5 licence

Experience heavy vehicles

Road safety knowledge

Independent worker

Job description

Higgins is seeking experienced Class 5 Drivers to transport materials, plant and equipment across civil construction and roading sites in New Zealand. You will perform safety checks, complete deliveries, and collaborate with crews to keep operations running smoothly.

Ideal candidates hold a full Class 5 licence with experience in heavy vehicles, load security and transport regulations. A manual Roadranger gearbox experience is essential; independence and reliable time management are valued in