Class 5 Truck Driver

RTA Contracting; Ōhaeawai; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

RTA Contracting provides reliable agricultural contracting services across Northland, including bulk truck cartage and fertiliser spreading.

We are seeking a skilled Class 5 Truck Driver. Experience in agricultural settings is advantageous; training can be provided to the right candidate.

Qualifications

• A current Class 5 licence is essential.
• Proven truck-driving experience; rural, bulk cartage or agricultural experience is a real advantage.
• A practical, mechanically minded person who looks after their gear.
• Someone reliable, honest and able to communicate and work well as part of a team.
• A strong safety mindset and willingness to work flexible hours during busy periods.
• Drug-free, with the right to work in New Zealand.
• Previous heavy vehicle driving experience preferred.
• Physical fitness to handle job demands.
• A full-time, permanent position with a well-established Northland business.
• Competitive pay, based on experience.
• Well-maintained equipment.
• Varied work across Northland’s rural sector.
• A supportive, hardworking team culture.
• Training and development opportunities for the right person.

Responsibilities

• Bulk cartage of silage, fertiliser and other rural materials
• Operating and caring for trucks and machinery
• Completing daily pre-starts, basic maintenance and accurate paperwork
• Working alongside our contracting crews across a range of rural jobs
• Maintaining a high standard of safety, professionalism and customer service

Skills

Class 5 licence

Rural driving experience

Mechanically minded

Team player

Safety minded

Flexible hours

Drug-free

Physically fit

Communication

Job description

RTA Contracting provides reliable agricultural contracting services across Northland, including bulk truck cartage and fertiliser spreading.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Class 5 Truck Driver. Experience in agricultural settings is advantageous; training can be provided to the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

Bulk cartage of silage, fertiliser and other rural materials

Operating and caring for trucks and machinery

Completing daily pre-starts, basic maintenance and accurate paperwork

Working alongside our contracting crews across a range of rural jobs

Maintaining a high standard of safety, professionalism and customer service

Qualifications:

A current Class 5 licence is essential

Proven truck-driving experience; rural, bulk cartage or agricultural experience is a real advantage

A practical, mechanically minded person who looks after their gear

Someone reliable, honest and able to communicate and work well as part of a team

A strong safety mindset and willingness to work flexible hours during busy periods

Drug-free, with the right to work in New Zealand

Previous heavy vehicle driving experience preferred.

Physical fitness to handle job demands.

A full-time, permanent position with a well-established Northland business

Competitive pay, based on experience

Well-maintained equipment

Varied work across Northland’s rural sector

A supportive, hardworking team culture

Training and development opportunities for the right person