Driver - Class 2

Fletcher Building Limited; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hours minimum

Permanent long-term

Glover Street base

Upskill licences

Whānau team

Fuel discounts

KiwiSaver matching

Job summary

Higgins Wellington is seeking Class 2 drivers to join the Wellington City Council Road Maintenance Contract. You will drive heavy trucks in roading and civil environments and assist with loading and unloading equipment.

This hands-on role requires on-call availability, commitment and reliability; benefits include guaranteed 40 hours, permanent long-term work, and opportunities to upskill licences.

Qualifications

• Full Class 2 license essential; Class 4 a bonus.
• STMS desirable.
• Experience in civil construction or road maintenance.
• Must be available to work on an on-call roster.
• RAMM familiarity beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive heavy trucks in roading and civil environments; load and unload equipment and materials.
• Carry out labouring duties to support the crew when needed.

Skills

Full Class 2 License

STMS desirable

Experience in civil construction

On-call roster availability

RAMM familiarity

Reliable and flexible

Tools

RAMM

Job description

Higgins Wellington has secured an exciting new contract - the Wellington City Council Road Maintenance Contract. Due to this, our team is growing, and we are seeking Class 2 Drivers to join the team.

You will have experience driving within roading and civil transportation environments and be competent in operating heavy trucks, as well as loading and unloading specialised roading equipment and materials. It is essential that you have a sound understanding of road construction methodologies, along with proven experience in metal spreading and the asphalt supply chain. As this is a hands on role, you will also be required to carry out labouring duties to support the crew when needed.

What You Need:

• Full Class 2 License (Class 4 licence will be a bonus)
• STMS is desirable
• Experience in civil construction or road maintenance
• Must be available to work on an on-call roster
• Familiarity with RAMM is beneficial but not essential
• Flexible, committed, and reliable - will turn up rain or shine

Why Join the Green Team?

• Guaranteed minimum 40 hours per week
• Permanent long-term work
• Based at Higgins Wellington branch, Glover Street
• Upskill and gain further licencesif required
• Supportive team that treats each other like whānau
• Z fuel discounts including a monthly free pie and coffee
• KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%

Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day. We offer a great working environment, competitive hourly rate, subsidised medical insurance and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants.

Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check - you’ll need to be fit for work!