Graduate Transport Structural Engineer - Bridges & Roads

Feu; Nelson; On-site; NZD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term 12-month project

January 2027 start

Opportunity on major civil programme

Job summary

Feu is seeking experienced Class 5 drivers to join a major civil construction project in Picton, commencing January 2027. You will operate Class 5 truck and trailer units and transport materials to and from civil sites and quarries.

You will be responsible for reversing and manoeuvring trucks, working safely around heavy machinery, and ensuring site safety. A Full Class 5 licence and Site Safe/ConstructSafe are required, with relocation support if needed.

Qualifications

• Full Class 5 licence and civil construction driving experience.
• Experience operating truck and trailer units on busy sites.
• Ability to reverse and jack-knife trucks around tight corners.
• Site Safe or ConstructSafe required; assistance can be provided.
• NZ residency or valid NZ work visa.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class 5 truck and trailer units on site.
• Transport materials to and from civil construction sites.
• Work in and out of quarries and construction sites.
• Reverse and manoeuvre truck and trailer combinations.
• Operate safely around heavy machinery and site personnel.

Skills

Civil driving

Truck trailer ops

Reverse maneuvers

Jack-knifing

Heavy machinery safety

Tools

Road Ranger gearboxes

Job description

We're seeking experienced Class 5 Drivers to join a major civil construction project in Picton, commencing January 2027.

We're looking for confident drivers who have experience working in busy civil environments and are comfortable operating truck and trailer units across construction sites and quarries.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Operating Class 5 truck and trailer units
• Transporting materials to and from civil construction sites
• Working in and out of quarries
• Reversing and manoeuvring truck and trailer combinations
• Operating safely around heavy machinery and site personnel

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Full Class 5 licence
• Proven civil construction driving experience
• Confident operating Road Ranger gearboxes
• Experience reversing truck and trailer units
• Confident with jack-knifing manoeuvres
• Previous quarry and construction site experience
• Site Safe or ConstructSafe required – assistance with Site Safe can be provided
• Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work independently

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• $34–$36 per hour, depending on experience
• Long-term work on a 12-month project
• January 2027 start
• Opportunity to work across a major civil construction programme

PLEASE NOTE

This role is based in Picton. Accommodation, travel, living-away and relocation allowances are not currently provided. Applicants must be able to arrange their own travel and accommodation if relocating for this position.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.