Tipper Truck Driver

Atranz Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Atranz Limited is seeking Qualified Class 5 Truck Drivers to support our busy Auckland operation, driving across Auckland, Waikato, and around New Zealand. The role requires fitness for heavy lifting, reliable performance, and strong communication with customers and staff.

You will stay away from home up to a week for floating runs, with truck parking at approved stops. Minimum 30 hours per week, with pay rates from $30.00 to $35.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be able to drive manual transmission.
• Minimum 1 year of truck driving experience.
• Able to clear drug and criminal history checks.
• Able to work unsupervised.
• Physically fit with ability to lift heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Drive heavy vehicles and deliver to specified customers.
• Load, unload, and transport items safely and on time.
• Complete paperwork and logbooks as required.
• Maintain truck cleanliness and comply with safety rules.
• Washing the truck after every load.

Skills

Autonomy

Interpersonal skills

Physical fitness

Reliability

Clear communication

Can-do attitude

Customer service

Job description

Qualifed Class 5 Truck Drivers are sought to work in our busy company in Auckland (though you will be driving around the North Island, primarily the Auckland and Waikato regions). Work will usually be driving around Auckland and Waikato regions but can also be outside of these regions and be around around New Zealand. You will also need to be fit as there will be a lot of lifting involved in this job. As a company we do not tolerate alcohol consumption either whilst driving or prior to driving or any other substance or medication which could affect your driving capabilities and your ability to make rational decisions on the road.

You will be able to show maturity and be able to communicate with a wide variety of people. Must have excellent loading understanding good interpersonal skills and able to work unsupervised.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Loading transporting and delivering items in a safe and timely manner.
• Loading and unloading items from vehicles
• Handling customer enquiries answering questions and escalating any complaints from clients.
• Adhering to assigned routes and following time shedules
• Preparing reports log books and other documents relating to driving
• Keeping the vehicles clean and tidy
• Experience in couriers or a logistic type role is an advantage (though not required)
• You must be physically fit have a keen eye for detail and a 'Can Do Attitude'.
• You must be reliable and be able to communicate well with other staff and customers.

Applicants should have good references and be a team player. Must have a class 5 license (either a New Zealand license or an Overseas License which can be converted).

This job is for a floating run which means that the applicant must be happy with staying away from home for up to a week at a time (including some weekends as well). The diver will be staying in the truck parked at our approved truck stops.

For these roles we are looking at a minimum of 30 hours of work per week. The minimum payrate for this role is $30.00 and the maximum payrate we are looking at is $35.

Looking for a truck driver for a concrete truck (Class 4) in our family-run operation

The key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Driving heavy vehicles.
• Ensuring compliance with vehicle load limits and safety regulations.
• Completing the necessary paperwork as required under legislation and business procedures.
• Delivering goods to specified customers within a specified time frame. To assist in
• Loading and unloading trucks.
• Maintaining the truck in a clean and tidy condition to comply with standard industry Requirement.
• Filling the logbook daily and handing in a copy fortnightly to the office.
• Picking up the manifest/paperwork from dispatch for delivery.
• Washing the truck after every load

Skills and experience required for the role:

• Must be able to drive Manual transmission
• One year of truck driving experience
• Able to clear the drug and criminal history check
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Should be physically fit as the job may involve jumping up and down from the truck frequently and Heavy lifting
• Full training and supervision will be provided in log truck driving.
• Uniform and PPE gear are supplied.
• Applicants will need to be health and safety conscious, motivated,
• physically fit and capable of working up to 70 hours per week, Monday
• to Saturday.
• Minimum 30 hours a week.

We are a drug-free environment and undertake pre-employment and ongoing random drug testing.