Rural Linehaul Driver: Class 5, Crane & Farm Freight

Agreenspace; Southland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gore CMC Contracting Limited is seeking a Class 5 truck driver for rural and machinery cartage based at the Pukerau yard, Southland. The role involves transport of hay, baleage, bulk loads, machinery and other freight on rural roads and yards.

You will operate truck and trailer and semi-trailer configurations, with occasional digger work and overnight stays. A safe, reliable driver with strong organisational skills is ideal.

Qualifications

• Current Class 5 driver’s licence and at least two years’ experience operating heavy trucks.
• Practical rural driving experience and sound judgement around farm access and changing ground conditions.
• A safe, careful approach to driving, loading and looking after equipment.
• Willingness to use a tablet for work records, with training provided.
• Pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate on rural roads, farm tracks and in yards, including manoeuvring in confined spaces.
• Use a truck-mounted crane to load bags onto truck and trailer combinations.
• Occasional digger work may be available for those with interest or experience.
• Some overnight stays away from home may be required.

Skills

Reliability

Clear communication

Safe driving

Organisational skills

Tablet-based records

Education

Class 5 driver’s licence

Job description

Class 5 Truck Driver - Rural & Machinery Cartage

Gore CMC Contracting Limited

Permanent, full-time | Pukerau, Southland - 10 minutes from Gore Enjoy rural transport and a varied workload?

CMC Contracting is looking for an experienced Class 5 driver who takes pride in their work and is confident handling truck and trailer combinations around farms, rural properties and tight-access yards.

Based at our Pukerau yard on State Highway 1, you’ll transport hay, baleage, bulk loads, machinery and other freight. This is a practical, hands-on driving role with responsibility for getting each job done safely and efficiently.

What you can expect

• A permanent, full-time position within our agricultural contracting and transport business.
• Varied loads and destinations, with both truck and trailer and semi-trailer work.

The work

You’ll operate on rural roads, farm tracks and in yards, including manoeuvring in confined spaces. The role also involves using a truck-mounted crane to load bags onto truck and trailer combinations.

The role is primarily truck driving, with occasional opportunities for digger work if you have experience or an interest in learning. This is by no means essential for the role.

Some occasional overnight stays away from home may be required.

What you’ll bring

• A current Class 5 driver’s licence and at least two years’ experience operating heavy truck and trailer combinations.
• Practical rural driving experience and sound judgement around farm access and changing ground conditions.
• A safe, careful approach to driving, loading and looking after equipment.
• Reliability, clear communication and the ability to organise your daily work.
• Willingness to use a tablet for work records, with training provided.
• Pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing may be required.