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Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive hourly rate

Guaranteed minimum 30 hours per week

Supportive team environment

Consistent, long-term work

Résumé du poste

Eagle SMS Transport Limited in Whangārei invites applications for a Class 5 Truck Driver to haul logs from forest sites to mills and ports across Northland. This physically demanding role requires safe driving on forestry roads and precise loading and securing of timber.

Ideal candidates will hold a Class 5 licence (or obtain within 3 months), have experience with various transmissions, and a commitment to rostering across early mornings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class 5 licence or obtain one within 3 months.
• Experience with different transmissions.
• Capable of driving on dirt/track/gravel roads.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery.
• Confident reversing truck and trailer.
• Knowledge of chaining/unchaining procedures.
• Physically fit for manual tasks.
• Clean driving record and strong road-safety focus.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test and criminal record check.
• Willing to work varied shifts including early mornings and weekends.

Responsabilités

• Safely operate heavy-duty log trucks to transport timber.
• Navigate unsealed forestry roads and public highways.
• Assist with loading and securing logs.
• Coordinate with loading machinery operators for transfers.
• Follow forestry safety and port entry regulations.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Report mechanical faults to maintenance teams.
• Maintain delivery records and paperwork for loads.
• Communicate with dispatch, port authorities, and supervisors.
• Use radio, GPS to report progress and receive updates.

Connaissances

Valid Class 5 Licence

Different transmissions

Drive on dirt/track roads

Operate heavy machinery

Reverse truck & trailer

Chaining/unchaining procedures

Physically fit

Clean driving record

Pre-employment drug test

Varied shifts including weekends

Description du poste

Eagle SMS Transport Limited is a specialist in the logging transport industry, providing reliable and efficient haulage services from forestry sites to port locations. We are currently seeking Class 5 Truck Drivers to join our team in Whangārei.

Class 5 Truck Driver – Logging Transport

Location: Whangārei, Northland

Company: Eagle SMS Transport Limited

About the Role:

This is a physically demanding and rewarding role for a skillful Truck Driver who is confident operating in challenging forestry environments. You will be responsible for the safe and timely transport of logs from forest blocks to mills and ports across Northland.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate heavy-duty log trucks to transport timber from logging sites to designated port facilities.
• Navigate through unsealed forestry roads and public highways, often under varying terrain and weather conditions.
• Oversee or assist with the loading and secure strapping of logs to ensure stability during transport.
• Coordinate with loading machinery operators at both the forest site and port to ensure efficient transfer of logs.
• Follow all relevant road transport, forestry safety, and port entry regulations.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections, ensuring the truck and load meet safety standards.
• Report any mechanical faults or safety concerns promptly to fleet maintenance teams.
• Maintain accurate delivery records, including log weights, trip sheets, fuel use, and time logs.
• Ensure correct paperwork is completed for each load delivered to the port.
• Maintain regular communication with dispatch, port authorities, and supervisors to ensure smooth and timely deliveries.
• Use radio, mobile, or GPS systems to report progress and receive route updates.
• Drive in a manner that minimizes environmental impact, especially on forest access roads.
• Comply with regional forestry and port protocols at all times.

Role Requirements:

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or ability to obtain one within 3 months
• Experience in operating vehicles with different transmissions is needed.
• Must be able to operate truck on dirt/track/gravel roads.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery
• Confident in reversing truck and trailer units
• Strong knowledge of chaining and unchaining procedures
• Physically fit and capable of handling manual tasks
• Clean driving record and strong focus on road safety
• Must pass pre-employment drug test and criminal record check
• Work varied shifts including early mornings, and weekends as required

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate between $30 to $33 per hour.
• Gauranteed minimum 30 hours of work per week
• Supportive team environment
• Consistent, long-term work