Experienced Drivers with Wheels, Tracks & Rollers

Personnel Placements; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking Experienced Drivers with Wheels, Tracks & Rollers for civil construction and earthmoving projects across the South Canterbury district. Ideal candidates hold NZ WTR, a full driver’s licence, and Class 2 or higher, with a strong health and safety focus and a team-oriented attitude.

Duties include operating excavators and loaders, digging trenches and drains, loading materials, and assisting with site work; basic mechanical knowledge is an advantage.

Qualifications

• NZ WTR required.
• Full Driver's Licence required.
• Class 2 or higher licence preferred.
• Strong Health & Safety focus.
• Reliable, self-motivated and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators and other earthmoving machinery safely and efficiently on construction and earthworks sites.
• Dig trenches, foundations and drains, load and move soil and materials, level ground, perform final trim and assist with general site work.
• Operate wheel loaders.
• Load, move and spread soil, gravel and other materials, stockpile materials.

Skills

NZ WTR

Full Driver's Licence

Class 2 +

Health & Safety focus

Team player

Reliability

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.

Experienced Drivers with Wheels, Tracks & Rollers

Experienced Drivers with Wheels, Tracks & Rollers
Drivers with WTR – South Canterbury District

We’re looking for Drivers with WTR for civil construction and earthmoving projects across the South Canterbury district.

Requirements:

• NZ WTR
• Full Drivers Licence
• Class 2 +
• Strong Health & Safety focus
• Reliable, self-motivated, and a team player

Duties may include:

• Operate excavators and other earthmoving machinery safely and efficiently on construction and earthworks sites.
• Digging trenches, foundations and drains, loading and moving soil and materials, leveling ground, final trim and assisting with general site work.
• Operate wheel loaders.
• Loading, moving and spreading soil, gravel and other materials, stockpiling materials.

Basic mechanical knowledge is an advantage.

We do not offer sponsorship, only NZ residents or citizens will be considered. Ministry of Justice reporting applies.