Driver - Multisystem Operator (4)

WM; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Stable career path

Competitive hourly rate

Latest truck technology

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

WM New Zealand is seeking an Operator/Driver in Timaru to operate a range of trucks with modern onboard tech and perform logbook entries and safety checks. You’ll support timely collections across Timaru and nearby areas while upholding health and safety standards.

Preferred Class 4 NZ licence, with Class 2 considered for stepping up; experience with frontload, skip, and rear-load vehicles is a plus. The role offers guaranteed hours and a stable local career path within a team-focused

Qualifications

• Customer-focused, reliable and adaptable.
• Enjoys working both independently and as part of a team.
• Open to learning new skills and ongoing training.
• Willing to work varied shifts and support customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Drive a range of trucks with onboard technology to ensure safe, timely collections in Timaru and surrounding areas.
• Complete logbooks and digital vehicle safety checks.
• Maintain high health and safety standards and a strong safety culture.
• Support frontload, skip and rear-load operations as needed.

Skills

Customer focus

Reliability

Team player

Adaptability

Health & safety awareness

Education

Class 4 NZ driver’s licence

Job description

We are seeking a driver to join our team in Timaru. In this role, you’ll operate a variety of trucks. A Class 4 licence is preferred, but we welcome applications from experienced Class 2 drivers 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 Timaru and surrounding areas. You’ll complete accurate logbook entries and digital vehicle safety checks while maintaining high standards of health and safety.

Operations may include Frontload, skip and rear-load trucks, 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 (or experienced Class 2 driver ready to step up)
• 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 — we invest in our people

Please note: we don’t always work to fixed closing dates and may start reviewing applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

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.