Class 5 Driver: Civil Construction, Hands-On Role

Tradestaff; Masterton District; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Ongoing gigs with local crews

Safety-focused team

Hands-on civil site work

Job summary

Tradestaff is seeking an experienced Class 5 Driver for busy civil construction projects across Masterton. If you can operate truck and trailer combinations, understand earthworks and infrastructure sites, and are happy to roll up your sleeves, this role suits you.

Immediate start with a pay rate of $35.00 per hour, paid weekly. You’ll drive, load, and assist on site with earthworks and drainage, joining a skilled crew committed to safety and steady work.

Qualifications

• Full, clean Class 5 NZ driver’s licence with proven truck and trailer experience.
• Confident reversing and operating heavy vehicle combinations safely.
• Experience operating tipper trucks on civil sites preferred.
• Civil construction, earthworks or infrastructure experience beneficial.
• Physically fit and willing to do hands-on labouring.
• Reliable transport and ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Strong safety awareness and a team-first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class 5 truck and trailer on civil projects.
• Cart bulk aggregates, gravel, spoil and construction materials.
• Coupling/uncoupling, manoeuvring and reversing heavy units.
• Operate tipper trucks and trailers where required.
• Vehicle checks and load/secure/tip materials.
• Support earthworks and drainage crews with site prep.
• Assist with digging and civil labouring on site.

Skills

Truck and trailer ops

Safety awareness

Physical fitness

Team player

Pre-employment drug test

Job description

Tradestaff is seeking an experienced Class 5 Driver for busy civil construction projects across Masterton. If you can operate truck and trailer combinations, understand earthworks and infrastructure sites, and are happy to roll up your sleeves, this role suits you.

Immediate start with a pay rate of $35.00 per hour, paid weekly. You’ll drive, load, and assist on site with earthworks and drainage, joining a skilled crew committed to safety and steady work.