Summary: Seeking a highly skilled and reliable Class 5 Driver to ensure safe and efficient transport of high-value structural steel components. Highlights: 1. Drive and maneuver Class 5 heavy combination vehicles (over dimensional) 2. Take primary responsibility for securing structural steel loads 3. Work closely with yard personnel and crane teams We are seeking a highly skilled and reliable Class 5 Driver to join the team / our client in the Manukau region . This role is vital in ensuring the safe and efficient transport of high-value structural steel components from their 10,000m² + Manukau facility to various construction sites across New Zealand. **Key Responsibilities:** * Safe Operation: Drive and maneuver Class 5 heavy combination vehicles (over dimensional ) in urban and highway conditions. * Load Security: Take primary responsibility for securing structural steel loads using chains and restraints in strict accordance with NZTA regulations. * Site Coordination: Work closely with yard personnel and crane teams to coordinate the loading and unloading of oversized or heavy steel elements. * Compliance & Maintenance: Conduct daily pre-start vehicle inspections, maintain accurate logbooks for fatigue management, and report any maintenance needs promptly. * Safety Leadership: Adhere to rigorous site-specific health and safety protocols and participate in toolbox meetings. **Requirements:** * Licensing: Must hold a current, clean NZ Class 5 License. * Experience: Minimum of 2–5 years of heavy vehicle experience, ideally within the engineering, construction, or steel industries. * Technical Skills: Proficiency with Road Ranger gearboxes ; over dimensional loads and experience with jack-knifing or reversing in tight construction site environments. * Reliability: A proactive attitude with a commitment to punctuality and representing them professionally on-site. * Physical Fitness: Ability to handle the physical demands of securing heavy loads. To apply, please follow the apply link . ***Note : overseas applicants will not be considered*** *** You must have 2+ years on work visa or have residency/citizenship***
Trademe · HR
Trademe · HR
