Driver - Class 4

Waste Management; Oamaru; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Stable career path

Ongoing training

Job summary

WM New Zealand is seeking a driver/operator in Oamaru to service the local transfer station with a variety of trucks. You will log digital records, perform safety checks, and contribute to a strong safety culture while supporting site maintenance as needed.

You’ll be operating skip, rear-load, and sideload vehicles, must have a Class 4 NZ licence, and be flexible to meet customer needs with guaranteed hours and a stable career path.

Qualifications

• Class 4 NZ driver's licence is required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive a range of vehicles with onboard technology to ensure safe, timely collections.
• Complete digital logbooks and vehicle safety checks.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety.
• Support skip, rear-load, and sideload truck operations and site maintenance.

Skills

Class 4 NZ licence

Wheels, Tracks & Rollers endorsement

Customer-focused

Reliable

Team player

Adaptable

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 which also covers the class 2 trucks.

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 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.