Truck Driver Machine Operators

Clutha NZ; Tapanui; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation for relocating applicants

Meals during silage season

Away allowance

Job summary

Kelso Kontracting in Tapanui is seeking an experienced Truck Driver / Machine Operator who will operate heavy machinery including trucks and tractors. The ideal candidate will have proven experience, a Class 4 or 5 license, and a flexible attitude.

Join a family-run business that emphasizes reliability and a strong team culture. Opportunities for training and development are available for those less experienced.

Accommodations may be considered for relocation, and meals are provided during the silage season.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating heavy machinery required.
• Adaptable, practical, and willing to get involved where needed.
• Knowledge of variety machinery highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of heavy machinery and equipment.
• Drive trucks and tractors while assisting with other tasks.
• Maintain safety and care for machinery and vehicles.

Skills

Operating heavy machinery

Truck driving

Mechanically minded

Teamwork

Flexible attitude

Education

Current Class 4 or 5 license

Tools

Fendt Tractors

Rollers

Stump Grinders

Rock Crushers

Job description

Class 5 Required | Heavy Machinery Experience Essential

Kelso Kontracting is looking for an experienced Truck Driver / Machine Operator to join our team.

This role involves

• Operating a variety of heavy machinery and equipment
• Truck driving
• Tractor Driving
• Being part of the silage crew during the season

About the Role

You will be responsible for: Driving and Operating heavy machinery including Truck Driving Operating / Driving Fendt Tractors Loaders Rollers Stump Grinders Rock Crushers

Working alongside our contracting and civil teams; Assisting with other work when required

This role requires someone who is adaptable, practical, and willing to get involved where needed.

We are looking for someone who will treat our machines and trucks as if it were their own — taking pride in its presentation, upkeep, and safe operation. Respect for machinery and attention to detail is very important to us.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience operating heavy machinery
• Experience driving trucks
• Mechanically minded and confident around machinery
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible attitude and willing to assist with other tasks when required
• A current Class 4 or 5 license is essential
• Knowledge and understanding of variety machinery would be highly beneficial

Travel Requirements

On occasions, you may be required to stay away overnight depending on job locations and workloads. We will give as much notice as possible for this.

Away allowance provided

Relocation Option

Accommodation may be available for the right applicant if relocating is an option.

About Us

Kelso Kontracting is a well-established, family-run contracting business based in Tapanui, Otago. We operate across forestry, agricultural, and civil sectors with a modern fleet of machines, Fendt tractors and Mercedes trucks, civil construction and transport equipment. Our workshop is large fully equipped with all mechanical and engineering equipment. We pride ourselves on reliability, hard work, and maintaining a strong team culture.

*Work carried out by Kelso Kontracting *Transporting *Piloting *Stabilizing *Rock crushing *Roading *Grass and Maize Silage (loader, mower, chopper experience highly favored ) *Stump grinding and mulching trees *Wood Chipping *Variety of Digger works *Excavating site redevelopments *Underpasses and laneways

Take a look at our website to see the type of work and machinery we operate.

We pride ourselves on reliability, hard work, and maintaining a strong team culture, we provide hot meals and beverages during silage season to ensure health and safety is adhered to and we maintain great team culture.

We are strong on health and safety, training and development and developing a happy work environment.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Truck driver and or machine operator who takes pride in your work and enjoys variety in your role, we would like to hear from you.

If this position interests you and your experience isn\'t quite there yet we may look at training and developing you into the role with another