Class 5 Truck Driver

We have Full-Time positions available based in Napier for Class 5 drivers in our family-run operation.

The key responsibilities may include but not limited to the following:

·       Driving heavy vehicles.

·       Loading and unloading carboard and other material from commercial businesses.

·       Ensuring compliance with vehicle load limits and safety regulations.

·       Completing the necessary paperwork as required under legislation and business procedures.

·       Delivering goods to specified customers with specified time frame. To assist in Loading and unloading trucks.

·       Maintaining truck in clean and tidy condition to comply with standard industry requirement;

·       Filling log book daily and handing in a copy on a fortnightly basis to the office. Picking up the manifest/paper work from dispatch for delivery.

Skills and experience required for the role:

·      Class 5 driver’s license or overseas equivalent

·      Six months of relevant experience

·      Able to work weekends

·      Able to clear the drug and criminal history check

·      Ability to work unsupervised

·      Should be physically fit as the job may involve jumping up and down from the truck frequently and Heavy lifting

·      Full training and supervision will be provided in log truck driving.

·      Uniform and PPE gear is supplied.

·      Applicants will need to be health and safety conscious, motivated, physically fit and capable of working up to 70 hours per week, Monday to Saturday.

We offer good hourly rates and equipment in a positive team environment.

Our fleet consists mainly of late model International /Freightliners/ eurpon Scania and etc

Minimum 30 hours a week.

The log transport industry is evolving quickly and technology is rapidly replacing paper dockets and log books. We are looking for operators who are comfortable with electronic logbooks and various cellphone Apps for pre-advising loads and electronic log dockets.

We also must comply with various rules imposed by our clients in relation to admittance to their sites/log skids. This opportunity would suit drivers who are not afraid of technology and who understand the importance of communication.

We are a drug free environment and undertake pre-employment and on-going random drug testing. If you are ready for a new challenge and this sounds like you, please email [email protected]