Driver / Operator Class 4

InterGroup; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, full-time work

Job summary

InterGroup in Tauranga is seeking an experienced Class 4 Driver / Operator to join our Tauranga Infrastructure team. This hands‑on role involves operating heavy vehicles, hydro excavation, and other infrastructure work across Tauranga and the wider Bay of Plenty.

You will drive and operate Class 4 specialist vehicles, perform hydro excavation with high‑pressure water and vacuum systems, and support drainage and maintenance work.

Qualifications

• Current Class 4 driver’s licence is required.
• Experience operating heavy vehicles or specialist equipment is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and cross-skill across operations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate Class 4 specialist vehicles.
• Hydro excavation using high-pressure water and vacuum systems.
• Vacuuming waste, sludge and other materials.
• Support drainage, sump and infrastructure maintenance.
• Set up and pack down equipment.
• Complete vehicle and equipment checks.
• Carry out hands-on work on site.
• Work safely around roads, excavation areas, waste and potentially contaminated materials.
• Work as part of a crew and independently when required.

Skills

Class 4 licence

Heavy vehicle operation

Communication skills

Tools

Hydro excavation equipment

Vacuum systems

Drainage/infrastructure tools

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We’re looking for an experienced Class 4 Driver / Operator to join our Tauranga Infrastructure team.

This is a hands‑on role involving heavy vehicles, hydro excavation and other infrastructure work across Tauranga and the wider Bay of Plenty.

It can be physical and, at times, pretty unpleasant. You may be working with waste, sludge, wastewater and other contaminated materials, including sewage. If you're someone who doesn't mind getting dirty and wants a role where you actually operate equipment rather than just drive, this could be a good fit.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Driving and operating Class 4 specialist vehicles
• Hydro excavation using high-pressure water and vacuum systems
• Vacuuming waste, sludge and other materials
• Supporting drainage, sump and infrastructure maintenance
• Setting up and packing down equipment
• Completing vehicle and equipment checks
• Carrying out hands‑on work on site
• Working safely around roads, excavation areas, waste and potentially contaminated materials
• Working as part of a crew and independently when required

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• A current Class 4 driver's licence
• Experience operating heavy vehicles or specialist equipment
• Hydro excavation, vacuum, drainage, civil or infrastructure experience is an advantage
• Comfortable working with waste, wastewater and dirty or unpleasant materials
• Physically fit and willing to get stuck in
• Reliable, safety-focused and responsible
• Good communication skills and a strong work ethic
• Willingness to learn and cross‑skill across different operations

WHY JOIN US?

• PERMANENT, FULL‑TIME WORK – Consistent work with an established Tauranga team
• SPECIALIST WORK – Get hands‑on with hydro excavation, vacuum systems and other specialist equipment
• CROSS‑SKILL & DEVELOP – Build experience across different vehicles and infrastructure operations

Since its inception over 40 years ago, InterGroup have become one of the leading infrastructure and industrial services specialists in New Zealand. We are nationwide, predominantly undertaking work for local government, central government agencies and industry. This includes a solid portfolio of projects comprising an enviable record of successfully working in close collaboration with our clients and supply chain.

We are manaaki tangata, we will care for the people.Safety is paramount in all of our operations, combined with a real focus to meet customers and community needs. It is our intention that our people go home safely every day, and our aim is a zero TRIFR. We continue to invest in the futures of our staff, their skills, safety and well‑being; and that all customers are safe around any works we undertake on the network. We are kaitiaki, wehave a guardian and stewardship role for natural resources. Our responsibility is to manaaki (care for) these resources in an environmentally sustainable way.