Driver: Class 4

Higgins; Wellington; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Permanent full-time role

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Fuel discounts

KiwiSaver matched 4%

Great benefits for you and your whānau

Job summary

Higgins is seeking an experienced Class 4 Driver to join our Civil Construction team in New Zealand. This hands-on role involves safely transporting materials, plant and equipment, and supporting crews with site work across the Wairarapa region.

You'll perform pre-start inspections, work with forepersons to keep projects on track, and help with earthworks and road maintenance when required. A strong safety mindset and practical, team-focused approach are essential for delivering quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Full Class 4 Driver Licence.
• Experience operating heavy vehicles in civil construction, roading, or infrastructure.
• WTR endorsements are advantageous.
• Class 5 Licence is desirable.
• Experience in civil construction environments.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Good communication and team-focused attitude.
• Reliable and willing to do hands-on labouring.
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Physically fit and able to undertake manual work.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class 4 trucks to transport materials, equipment, and machinery to site.
• Load, unload, and secure plant, machinery, and construction materials.
• Support crews with civil construction activities.
• Assist with earthworks, road maintenance, and infrastructure projects.
• Assist with labouring and site duties to support delivery.
• Carry out pre-start vehicle inspections and maintain vehicles.
• Work with Forepersons and Project Teams for efficient delivery.
• Follow health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Assist with traffic management and site setup as needed.
• Complete vehicle, plant, and site documentation accurately.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and safe environment.

Skills

Class 4 Licence

Heavy vehicle experience

WTR endorsements

Class 5 Licence

Civil construction experience

Health and safety

Communication skills

Team oriented

Hands-on labouring

Outdoor work

Physically fit

Job description

Description

Higgins Wairarapa is looking for an experienced and reliable Class 4 Driver to join our Civil Construction team. With a strong pipeline of work across the Wairarapa region, this is a great opportunity to be part of a high-performing team delivering a variety of civil infrastructure projects.

This is a hands‑on role where you'll be responsible for safely transporting materials, plant, and equipment, while also supporting crews with a range of site‑based construction activities. While driving is a key part of the role, you'll also be expected to assist with labouring and general civil construction duties as required to support project delivery.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operating Class 4 trucks to transport materials, equipment, and machinery to and from site
• Loading, unloading, and securing plant, machinery, and construction materials
• Supporting crews with a range of civil construction activities
• Assisting with earthworks, road maintenance, construction, and infrastructure projects as required
• Assisting with labouring and site duties to support project delivery
• Carrying out pre‑start vehicle inspections and ensuring vehicles are maintained to a high standard
• Working closely with Forepersons and Project Teams to ensure efficient project delivery
• Following all health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements
• Assisting with traffic management and site set‑up activities when required
• Completing vehicle, plant, and site documentation accurately and on time
• Contributing to a positive team culture and safe work environment

What You'll Bring

• Full Class 4 Driver Licence
• Experience operating heavy vehicles within civil construction, roading, or infrastructure environments
• WTR endorsements are advantageous
• Class 5 Licence is desirable
• Experience working within civil construction environments
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Good communication skills and a team‑focused attitude
• Reliable, hardworking, and willing to get involved in all aspects of the job, including hands‑on labouring and civil construction activities when required
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Physically fit and capable of undertaking manual work

Why Join the Green Team?

• Competitive hourly rate
• Permanent, full‑time role with long‑term career opportunities
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive team culture where everyone looks out for each other
• Z fuel discounts, including a monthly free pie and coffee
• KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
• Great benefits for you and your whānau

About Higgins

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 pay, 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.

We're with you on the road ahead – Ko tātou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua.

Research shows that women and minority groups do not always apply for roles unless they meet 100% of the requirements. If this role interests you but you do not quite meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that makes us better together.