Class 5 Logging Truck Driver - Mon-Fri, Full-Time & Casual

Qube; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Health insurance

Full time

Casual positions available

Monday to Friday; occasional weekend

Job summary

Qube Forestry NZ in Gisborne is seeking a Class 5 Truck Driver to operate a modern Kenworth/Scania fleet, transporting logs from East Coast forests to local ports and sawmills from a well-equipped facility.

You will conduct pre-trip inspections, safely load logs, and report hazards. A clean Class 5 licence, physical fitness, and safety mindset are essential; a pre-employment medical and drug test apply. Full-time and casual roles available, Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work.

Qualifications

• Pre-trip inspections on heavy vehicles.
• Clean Class 5 Licence.
• Physically fit and safety-conscious.
• Reliable and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Conducting pre-trip inspections on heavy vehicles.
• Safe loading of logs and operating of trucks on sealed and unsealed roads.
• Reporting of hazards, incidents, and maintenance requirements in a timely manner.
• Maintain equipment and vehicle upkeep.
• Communicate effectively over radio.

Skills

Pre-trip inspections

Clean Class 5 License

Physically fit

Safety-conscious

Radio communication

Job description

Qube Forestry NZ in Gisborne is seeking a Class 5 Truck Driver to operate a modern Kenworth/Scania fleet, transporting logs from East Coast forests to local ports and sawmills from a well-equipped facility.

You will conduct pre-trip inspections, safely load logs, and report hazards. A clean Class 5 licence, physical fitness, and safety mindset are essential; a pre-employment medical and drug test apply. Full-time and casual roles available, Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work.