Senior Class 5 Driver for 12-Month Civil Project

New Zealand Government; Nelson; On-site; NZD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Government in Picton is seeking experienced Class 5 Drivers to join a major civil construction programme starting January 2027. You will operate truck and trailer units across busy sites and quarries, transporting materials safely and efficiently.

Ideal candidates hold a full Class 5 licence, Civil construction driving experience, and Site Safe/ConstructSafe certification. You will reverse and manoeuvre trailers, work confidently around heavy machinery, and be reliable to work

Qualifications

• Must hold a full NZ Class 5 licence with civil construction driving experience.
• Confident operating Road Ranger gearboxes on busy sites.
• Experience reversing truck and trailer units in quarry/civil environments.
• Site Safe or ConstructSafe certification required (assistance available).
• Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class 5 truck and trailer units to transport materials.
• Work across civil construction sites and quarries.
• Reverse and manoeuvre truck and trailer combinations.
• Operate safely around heavy machinery and site personnel.

Skills

Class 5 licence

Civil construction driving

Road Ranger gearbox

Truck and trailer reversing

Jack-knife manoeuvres

Quarry/site experience

Site Safe / ConstructSafe

Safety-conscious and independent

Job description

New Zealand Government in Picton is seeking experienced Class 5 Drivers to join a major civil construction programme starting January 2027. You will operate truck and trailer units across busy sites and quarries, transporting materials safely and efficiently.

Ideal candidates hold a full Class 5 licence, Civil construction driving experience, and Site Safe/ConstructSafe certification. You will reverse and manoeuvre trailers, work confidently around heavy machinery, and be reliable to work