Rural Class 5 Truck Driver — Crane Loads & Farm Work

Team Global Express; Southland; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Gore CMC Contracting Limited is seeking an experienced Class 5 driver for rural transport and machinery cartage in Southland. Based at Pukerau, the role involves hauling hay, baleage, bulk loads, and machinery across farms and yards, with occasional overnight stays.

You’ll work with truck and trailer or semi-trailer configurations on rural roads and yards, using a crane to load bags and ensure safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Requires a current Class 5 driver’s licence and at least two years’ experience with heavy truck and trailer combinations.
• Experience driving on rural roads, farm tracks, and in yards is preferred.
• Safe, careful driving and reliable team worker with good communication.
• Comfort with using a tablet for work records; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate truck and trailer on rural roads, farm tracks, and yards, including confined spaces.
• Load bags with a truck-mounted crane and secure loads safely.
• Transport hay, baleage, bulk loads, and machinery to varied destinations.
• May involve occasional overnight stays away from home.

Skills

Class 5 licence

Heavy vehicle driving

Job description

Gore CMC Contracting Limited is seeking an experienced Class 5 driver for rural transport and machinery cartage in Southland. Based at Pukerau, the role involves hauling hay, baleage, bulk loads, and machinery across farms and yards, with occasional overnight stays.

You’ll work with truck and trailer or semi-trailer configurations on rural roads and yards, using a crane to load bags and ensure safe, efficient operations.