Class 5 Driver with Hiab Certification

JobSpace; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Modern fleet and gear

Supportive team

Variety of work across industries

Ongoing training

Job summary

KT Cartage is seeking an experienced Class 5 HIAB & Fly Jib Operator to join our team in the Waikato region. You will manage deliveries and lifts, including steelwork, glass, roofing, frames, trusses, portable buildings, and tiny homes, with a focus on precision and safety.

The role involves occasional overnight travel, but you’ll typically be home Monday to Friday for a strong work-life balance. A modern, well-maintained fleet supports varied and challenging transport jobs.

Qualifications

• Full Class 5 driver’s licence.
• Current HIAB certification.
• Proven experience with semi and full trailer combinations.
• Strong reversing and load placement skills.
• Experience with overdimensional loads preferred.
• Solid understanding of health and safety practices.
• Reliable, self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Professional attitude and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of Class 5 truck with HIAB with and without fly jib.
• Transporting and placing a variety of loads with care and accuracy.
• Confidently reversing trailers in tight or complex sites.
• Operating both semi-trailer and full-trailer units.
• Ensuring compliance with over-dimensional transport regulations.
• Performing pre-start checks and basic maintenance.
• Completing all documentation accurately.
• Maintaining clear communication with clients, site crews, and dispatch.

Skills

Full Class 5 licence

HIAB certification

Semi/trailer experience

Reversing & load placement

Overdimensional loads experience

Health & safety practices

Independent worker

Good communication

Job description

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KT Cartage is seeking an experienced and reliable Class 5 HIAB & Fly Jib Operator to join our team. If you’re a confident operator who values safety, takes pride in precision work, and enjoys variety in your day, this is a great opportunity to be part of a professional and growing operation.

KT Cartage is based out of Ngatea but services Waikato, BOP and Auckland.

About the Role:

This role involves operating a Class 5 truck with HIAB and fly jib, handling a wide range of deliveries and lifts. Work includes steelwork installation, glass transport, roofing products, frames and trusses, as well as portable buildings and tiny home transport. We specialise in over-dimensional transport, so attention to detail and confidence in handling challenging loads is essential.

The position includes occasional overnight trips, but you’ll generally be home Monday to Friday, providing a solid work-life balance.

Truck can possibly be based anywhere in the Waikato for the right applicant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safe operation of Class 5 truck with HIAB with and without fly jib
• Transporting and placing a variety of loads with care and accuracy
• Confidently reversing trailers in tight or complex sites
• Operating both semi-trailer and full-trailer units
• Ensuring compliance with over-dimensional transport regulations
• Performing pre-start checks and basic maintenance
• Completing all documentation accurately
• Maintaining clear communication with clients, site crews, and dispatch

What We’re Looking For:

• Full Class 5 driver’s licence
• Current HIAB certification
• Proven experience with semi and full trailer combinations
• Strong reversing and load placement skills
• Experience with overdimensional loads (preferred)
• Solid understanding of health and safety practices
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Professional attitude and good communication skills

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• A modern fleet of well-maintained gear including some of the largest Fassi units in the Country.
• Supportive and experienced team
• Variety of work across different industries
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

If you’re looking for a role that offers variety, quality equipment, and the chance to work on specialised transport jobs, we want to hear from you.