Rural Class 5 Truck Driver - Farm & Haulage, Permanent

Menzies College; Southland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gore CMC Contracting Limited in Southland is seeking a Class 5 Truck Driver to join our rural transport team. Based at Pukerau, you will handle farm deliveries, hay, baleage, and machinery with a focus on safety and efficiency.

This hands-on role involves driving on rural roads and yards, operating a crane, and occasional digger work if you have that skill. Some overnight stays may be required, and reliability and good communication are valued.

Qualifications

• Current Class 5 licence with two years’ heavy truck experience.
• Practical rural driving experience and sound judgement around farm access.
• Safe, careful approach to driving and equipment handling.
• Willingness to use a tablet for work records.

Responsibilities

• Operate on rural roads, farm tracks and yards, including confined spaces.
• Use a truck-mounted crane to load bags onto truck and trailer.
• Occasional digger work if experienced.

Skills

Heavy truck driving

Rural driving experience

Independent work

Safe driving

Tools

Truck-mounted crane

Job description

Gore CMC Contracting Limited in Southland is seeking a Class 5 Truck Driver to join our rural transport team. Based at Pukerau, you will handle farm deliveries, hay, baleage, and machinery with a focus on safety and efficiency.

This hands-on role involves driving on rural roads and yards, operating a crane, and occasional digger work if you have that skill. Some overnight stays may be required, and reliability and good communication are valued.