Heavy Haulage Driver

  • Permanent position
  • Unique opportunity
  • Variety and autonomy

Enjoy your work and establish a solid career path in our family-owned, progressive civil construction company.

Rooney Earthmoving Ltd is a large family-owned South Island business with work bases in Invercargill, Oamaru, Waimate, Timaru, Ashburton and Christchurch. We have been around for over 49 years and have become a trusted, progressive brand in the civil construction industry.

We are currently recruiting for a Heavy Transporter Driver to join our Christchurch team, supporting equipment shifts throughout the South Island.

What’s so great about us? We offer:

  • Local job security in an ever-changing market
  • Career progression – moving some unique equipment
  • Supportive team – Local people who care about their town.
  • Competitive pay rates and modern equipment.

Due to recent changes, we are looking to appoint a skilled class 5 driver who have attributes including:

  • Qualified class 5 licence with current BESS and Pilot qualifications.
  • Competent to self-load with a range of earthmoving kit.
  • Can look after the equipment, have a good driving record and up to date NZTA permit knowledge.
  • Experienced at moving very large loads on NZ local roads.
  • Willing to be flexible when the work varies.

As a member of the Rooney Earthmoving team, you can reap the rewards of working locally with a great company that works on exciting projects. Applicants must have NZ experience and residency.