Class 5 Tractor Driver – Earthworks & Heavy Transport

Trojan Holdings; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Base Contracting is seeking an experienced Class 5 Truck Driver to join our civil operations in the Wakatipu Basin and Central Otago. You will operate a tractor unit with transporter and tipulator trailers, safely moving excavators, plant and materials between worksites while upholding load security and safety standards.

This hands-on role requires confidence in manoeuvring, reversing and coordinating with site teams.

Qualifications

• Full, current New Zealand Class 5 driver's licence.
• Experience operating a tractor unit with transporter and/or tipulator trailers.
• Confident with reversing, jack-knifing, spreading and manoeuvring.
• 4–5 years in earthworks, civil construction or heavy transport preferred.
• WTR endorsements preferred.
• Strong knowledge of load security and safe operating practices.
• Commitment to health and safety and following procedures.
• Excellent communication and time management.
• Reliable, positive attitude and team player.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Class 5 tractor unit with transporter and tipulator trailers to move plant, machinery and materials between worksites.
• Safely load, unload, transport and secure excavators, machinery and other equipment.
• Carry out truck and trailer operations, including spreading, reversing, jack-knifing and manoeuvring in varying site conditions.
• Coordinate machinery and material movements with site teams and management to meet operational requirements.
• Complete daily vehicle inspections and all required transport documentation.
• Maintain the truck, trailers and associated equipment to a high standard, reporting maintenance requirements or defects.
• Follow all road transport, load security and company health and safety procedures.
• Communicate effectively with site crews and management to ensure efficient daily operations.

Skills

Class 5 Truck Driver

Trailer operation

Load security

Safety-conscious

Team player

Job description

Base Contracting is seeking an experienced Class 5 Truck Driver to join our civil operations in the Wakatipu Basin and Central Otago. You will operate a tractor unit with transporter and tipulator trailers, safely moving excavators, plant and materials between worksites while upholding load security and safety standards.

This hands-on role requires confidence in manoeuvring, reversing and coordinating with site teams.