Driver Class 2-5 WTRDG

AWF New Zealand; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Career development

Immediate start

Job summary

AWF New Zealand in Dunedin is seeking an experienced civil construction equipment operator. You will join a tight-knit crew, working under the site supervisor to operate vehicles and plant equipment across roadworks in Dunedin.

Immediate start and on-the-job training will be provided. The role requires a minimum of 2 years’ operator/truck driving experience, a valid Class 2 licence with Wheels, Tracks & Rollers endorsements, and compliance with NZ road transport regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an operator/truck driver.
• Class 2 Driver Licence with Wheels, Tracks & Rollers endorsements.
• Current NZ residency and reside in NZ.
• Pre-employment Drug & Alcohol Screening and background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Full-time work schedule within a team under the site supervisor.
• Operate vehicle and plant equipment tasks including transporting and roading material handling.
• Contribute to daily WIP meetings and maintain a safe, compliant workplace for team members and road users.
• Operate with professionalism and reliability.
• Uphold NZ road transport regulations at all times.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety compliance

Job description

Description:

Are you looking for a change in work environment?

Do you have heavy vehicle and/or operator experience and current driver licences/endorsements?

Are you fit, able-bodied and available for an immediate start?

If you said yes to all of the above, then we want to talk to you!

Be a part of the civil construction ground crew, building and maintaining various roadwork locations throughout Dunedin.

To be successful in this role you must have current Driver Licence(s) and Driver endorsements, communicate well with others, able-bodied and compliant with New Zealand Road Transport regulations.

You will be working within a tight-knit team and under the direction and supervision of the site supervisor.

You will receive induction training on vehicle & plant equipment operation, reporting, pre & post vehicle checks and how to operate as an effective member within civil construction, whilst adhering to workplace health & safety guidelines.

We're offering a lot of variety of work, full on-the-job training, and ongoing career development within civil construction.

Let's talk about the role:

• Full-time work schedule.
• Work within a team to carry out tasks under the direction of the site supervisor
• Perform vehicle & plant equipment operator tasks including, transferring & compacting roading materials, digging, load & unload vehicles, cleaning and more
• Contribute to daily work in progress (WIP) meetings and maintain a safe and compliant workplace for team members and road users
• Operate with professionalism

What's in it for you:

• Full-time employment with an immediate start
• Plenty of variety within the role
• A workplace that prides itself on delivering professional services
• Varied payrate depending on Driver License Class, endorsements, and experience.
• Invest in your career learning and development

What we are looking for:

• Minimum 2 Years' experience as an Operator/Truck Driver
• Long-term employment investment
• Motivated, reliable, and strong verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and adhere to health & safety guidelines
• Minimum Class 2 Driver Licence, Wheels, Tracks & Rollers (WTR) and personal transport

Please Note: in order to be successful, you must be a valid New Zealand (NZ) Resident and currently reside in NZ. As per our standard recruitment process, all applicants will undergo a Pre-employment Drug & Alcohol Screening test, Employment Reference Checks along with a Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check.