Truck Driver

Trade · Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · Full-Time · $30 - $34/hr

Holding a Class 5 licence is not enough on its own. This civil transport role in New Zealand is for drivers who can prove genuine heavy transport experience that will stand up to verification.

Experienced Class 5 Truck Drivers are wanted in Christchurch to handle truck and trailer or articulated units, move aggregate and machinery, and work safely around active civil sites.

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Key Responsibilities

Operate truck and trailer or articulated combinations as a Class 5 driver on civil and infrastructure projects
Haul aggregate and chip seal between quarries and work sites
Move heavy machinery and equipment
Drive road ranger and automatic transmission vehicles
Perform tipping, spreading and jack-knife manoeuvres
Load and self-load materials using suitable equipment
Operate excavators, loaders, rollers or similar machinery where needed and support civil crews with practical site tasks
Complete routine checks on the vehicle and equipment
Secure and manage all loads safely
Comply with workplace health and safety and transport requirements

Requirements & Eligibility

Full Class 5 Driver Licence
WTR Endorsement
Demonstrated heavy vehicle driving experience, including proven truck and trailer or articulated driving
Road ranger or automatic transmission experience
Previous civil transport or aggregate cartage experience and experience hauling heavy machinery
Tip, spread and jack-knife experience preferred; civil equipment operating experience preferred
Work experience that is genuine and can be verified
Committed to safe driving and safe site practices
Willing to help with hands-on site duties
Available for Monday to Friday day shifts and flexible for occasional Saturdays
Sponsorship available for eligible and suitably experienced candidates

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