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.
Looking for a truck driver for a concrete truck (Class 4) in our family‑run operation
THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:
- Driving heavy vehicles.
- Ensuring compliance with vehicle load limits and safety regulations.
- Completing the necessary paperwork as required under legislation and business procedures.
- Delivering goods to specified customers within a specified time frame.
- Loading and unloading trucks.
- Maintaining the truck in a clean and tidy condition to comply with standard industry requirement.
- Filling the logbook daily and handing in a copy fortnightly to the office.
- Picking up the manifest/paperwork from dispatch for delivery.
- Washing the truck after every load
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE:
- Must be able to drive Manual transmission
- One year of truck driving experience
- Able to clear the drug and criminal history check
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Should be physically fit as the job may involve jumping up and down from the truck frequently and heavy lifting
- Full training and supervision will be provided in log truck driving.
- Uniform and PPE gear are supplied.
- Applicants will need to be health and safety conscious, motivated, physically fit and capable of working up to 70 hours per week, Monday to Saturday.
- Minimum 30 hours a week.
We are a drug‑free environment and undertake pre‑employment and ongoing random drug testing.