Class 5 Driver – Civil Construction, Long-Term Project

Northland College

New Zealand

On-site

NZD 47,000 - 50,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Northland College is seeking experienced Class 5 Drivers for a major civil construction project in Picton starting January 2027. You will operate Class 5 truck and trailer units on busy civil sites and quarries, transporting materials safely and efficiently.

Candidates must hold a Full Class 5 licence, have civil construction driving experience, and be comfortable with Road Ranger gearboxes, reversing, and jack-knife manoeuvres. Site Safe or ConstructSafe is preferred; relocation not provided.

Qualifications

  • Must hold a Full Class 5 licence and have proven civil construction driving experience.
  • Confident operating Road Ranger gearboxes on busy sites.
  • Experience reversing truck and trailer combinations on quarries.
  • Comfortable with jack-knife manoeuvres and working around heavy machinery.
  • Site Safe or ConstructSafe certification is preferred or assistance can be provided.
  • Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

  • Operating Class 5 truck and trailer units on civil sites
  • Transporting materials to and from construction sites
  • Working in and out of quarries
  • Reversing and manoeuvring truck and trailer combinations
  • Operating safely around heavy machinery and site personnel

Skills

Full Class 5 licence
Civil construction driving experience
Road Ranger gearboxes
Reversing truck and trailer units
Jack-knife manoeuvres
Quarry and construction siteexperience
Site Safe or ConstructSafe
Reliable and safety-conscious
Independent work style

Job description

Northland College is seeking experienced Class 5 Drivers for a major civil construction project in Picton starting January 2027. You will operate Class 5 truck and trailer units on busy civil sites and quarries, transporting materials safely and efficiently.

Candidates must hold a Full Class 5 licence, have civil construction driving experience, and be comfortable with Road Ranger gearboxes, reversing, and jack-knife manoeuvres. Site Safe or ConstructSafe is preferred; relocation not provided.

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