Driver: Class 4 - - 44381 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Higgins Wairarapa is looking for an experienced and reliable Class 4 Driver to join our Civil Construction team. With a strong pipeline of work across the Wairarapa region, this is a great opportunity to be part of a high-performing team delivering a variety of civil infrastructure projects.

This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for safely transporting materials, plant, and equipment, while also supporting crews with a range of site-based construction activities. While driving is a key part of the role, you'll also be expected to assist with labouring and general civil construction duties as required to support project delivery.

What you'll be doing

Operating Class 4 trucks to transport materials, equipment, and machinery to and from site
Loading, unloading, and securing plant, machinery, and construction materials
Supporting crews with a range of civil construction activities
Assisting with earthworks, road maintenance, construction, and infrastructure projects as required
Assisting with labouring and site duties to support project delivery
Carrying out pre-start vehicle inspections and ensuring vehicles are maintained to a high standard
Working closely with Forepersons and Project Teams to ensure efficient project delivery
Following all health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements
Assisting with traffic management and site set-up activities when required
Completing vehicle, plant, and site documentation accurately and on time
Contributing to a positive team culture and safe work environment

What you'll bring

Full Class 4 Driver Licence
Experience operating heavy vehicles within civil construction, roading, or infrastructure environments
WTR endorsements are advantageous
Class 5 Licence is desirable
Experience working within civil construction environments
Strong commitment to health and safety
Good communication skills and a team-focused attitude
Reliable, hardworking, and willing to get involved in all aspects of the job, including hands-on labouring and civil construction activities when required
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Physically fit and capable of undertaking manual work

Why Join the Green Team?

Competitive hourly rate
Permanent, full-time role with long-term career opportunities
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Supportive team culture where everyone looks out for each other
Z fuel discounts, including a monthly free pie and coffee
KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
Great benefits for you and your whānau

About Higgins

Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day. We offer a great working environment, competitive pay, subsidised medical insurance, and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants.

Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check.

We're with you on the road ahead – Ko tātou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua.

We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.

Research shows that women and minority groups do not always apply for roles unless they meet 100% of the requirements. If this role interests you but you do not quite meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that makes us better together.