We are looking for an experienced Class 4 or 5 Driver.
You will be based in Waikato, but may also be required to travel for work to other regions. This may require the need to travel away from home or relocate.
This is a full-time permanent position.
Wages : $30–$35 per hour
Hours : Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week
General duties include but are not limited to :
Undertake all tasks associated with all Driver operations, projects and tasks that may be assigned to you from time to time that are within your skills and competencies and work within company expectations, instructions, policies and directives within best practice performance that meets or exceeds customer or company expectations, such as but not limited to :
- Drives heavy vehicles for infrastructure, manufacturing, transport or logistic services
- Assemble, load, unload, secure, transport materials and wide variety of goods
- Responsible for the stability of their load
- Perform routine vehicle inspection and maintenance
- Use all vehicles with due care and diligence and in compliance with manufacturer’s instructions, industry standards and company instructions.
- Present all documentation in a professional and timely manner that at least meets or exceeds customer and employer expectations and information contained therein being complete and accurate.
- Ensure best practice in the security of vehicles is upheld at all times.
- Drive vehicles in a safe and law-abiding manner and to not at any time in any manner drive a vehicle that may bring the company into disrepute.
- Complete relevant logbooks
- All vehicles shall be presented to best standards both inside and out and groomed / maintained at least once a week, and at any other time when presentability is not to company standards.
- All tools associated to the vehicle shall be maintained to the best of standards and secured on the vehicle to meet legal requirements. You will not transfer tools from one vehicle to the other without advising a senior manager of you doing so.
- Supply the vehicle with fuel from the company on site fuel supply as a first option, (if applicable), keeping your PIN secure at all times, and operating the equipment and maintaining any records to best standards with completeness and accuracy.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate :
Full clean Class 4 or 5 driver’s license or equivalentAt least 1-year relevant experienceCan work unsupervised or part of a teamWilling to undergo pre-employment drug screeningAble to complete basic paperwork when neededUnderstands and practices the principles of zero harmCalm, professional temperament and good communication skillsStrong work ethic and ability to work well under pressureAble to problem solve and manage time wellPlease note : You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand, and some sites may require a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol test.