Truck Driver
About this job
Transport heavy loads while ensuring the vehicle complies with weight and height restrictions for bridges and tunnels. • Adhere to all regulations and safety guidelines for material transportation. • Plan delivery routes and schedules to optimize efficiency and ensure on-time arrivals. • Perform routine vehicle inspections and coordinate necessary maintenance. • Collaborate with dispatchers to determine daily mileage and maintain timely deliveries. • Keep accurate records of transported materials, including weight limits, hazardous goods, and mileage. • Stay in communication with the base or supervisor for instructions, route adjustments, or new assignments. • Collect customer signatures or payments for delivered goods and associated charges. • Weigh the truck before and after loading to ensure compliance with weight regulations. • Secure cargo properly to prevent damage or loss during transit.
Job Requirements
• A Heavy Driver’s Licence (NZ or Overseas) is required. • A Dangerous Goods endorsement is preferred. • Must be able to start as early morning. • Must be available to work weekends. • Must pass drug and alcohol tests. • Clean driving record. • Must be capable of manual loading and unloading of heavy goods. • Heavy lifting required. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work. • Self-motivated, hardworking, and passionate. • May be required to stay away from home for a few days (sleeping in the truck), including over weekends
- Days of work
- Monday - Saturday, 6:00 AM -6:00 PM (32 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- 26.00 - 30.00
- Job Category
- Truck Drivers
- Career Level
- Trainee/apprentice (0 - 6 months)
- Driver Licence
- Full(Class 1) - Car Licence, (Class 2) - Medium Rigid Vehicle Licence, (Class 4) - Heavy Rigid Vehicle Licence, (Class 5) - Heavy Combination Vehicle Licence(D) - Dangerous Goods, (F) - Forklift
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
Interested in this job?
To apply for this job please phone 0800 779 009 and quote Job ID 22787853
You may need to register first with Work and Income as a Job Seeker to be considered for specific roles.
If you are deaf, hearing impaired, or speech impaired, there are a range of options to contact us. Please include the Job IDs for any of the jobs you're interested in as part of the message.