Driver - Class 4

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Oamaru; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

WM New Zealand is seeking a driver to join our team in Oamaru, based from the Oamaru Refuse Transfer Station. You’ll operate a variety of trucks, perform safety checks, and complete digital logbooks to ensure reliable collections for the local area.

You will be part of a team that prioritises health and safety, with guaranteed hours and a stable employment path supporting the community’s essential waste services. A current NZ Class 2 or 4 licence is required, with endorsements desirable.

Qualifications

• Class 2 or 4 NZ driver’s licence.
• Wheels, Tracks, and Rollers endorsement desirable.
• Adaptable to varied tasks.
• Strong focus on health and safety.
• Customer service oriented.
• Collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Drive a range of trucks and assist in transfer station operations.
• Complete digital logbooks and vehicle safety checks.
• Ensure safe and timely collections across Oamaru and surrounds.
• Support safety culture and teamwork values.

Skills

Class 2 or 4 NZ licence

Endorsements (Wheels/Tracks/Rollers)

Health and safety focus

Team player

Job description

We are seeking a driver to join our team in Oamaru, based from the Oamaru Refuse Transfer Station. In this role, you’ll operate a variety of trucks and assist in transfer station operations as required. Class 4 licence would be required to operate our sideload truck but we would also consider someone with a Class 2 license who is ready to step up.

If you’re a team player with a strong work ethic and flexibility to support customer needs, we’d love to hear from you. We offer guaranteed hours and stable employment in a vital local service.

About Us
WM New Zealand is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling, and waste management provider. We’re committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management of our valuable resources. Put simply, sustainability is what we do.

Job Description

As an Operator, you’ll be responsible for driving a range of vehicles equipped with the latest onboard technology to ensure safe and timely collections across Oamaru and surrounding areas. You’ll complete digital logbooks & vehicle safety checks while maintaining high standards of health and safety.

Operations include skip, rear-load, and sideload trucks and even site-based maintenance so a good level of physical fitness is important. You’ll also play an active role in supporting our strong safety culture and teamwork values.

Qualifications

You are customer-focused, reliable, and adaptable. You enjoy working both independently and as part of a team, and you’re open to learning new skills and ongoing training.

• Class 2 or 4 New Zealand driver’s licence
• Wheels, Tracks, and Rollers endorsement desirable
• Adaptable to varied tasks — no two days are the same
• Strong focus on health and safety
• Committed to providing excellent customer service
• A collaborative team player

Additional Information

What’s in it for You

• Guaranteed hours and family-friendly shifts
• A stable, rewarding career path
• Competitive hourly rate
• Access to the latest truck technology
• Ongoing training and development options

WM New Zealand is an EEO employer and promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants must be based in New Zealand with a current work visa, residency, or NZ citizenship.