Truck Driver – Opportunities in Bay of Plenty Tradestaff have Truck Driver jobs available across the Bay of Plenty. APPLY NOW We are on the hunt for Truck Drivers - If you have a WTR and experience in operating heavy earthmoving equipment that’s a bonus! Your duties include but are not limited to; - carry out routine safety checks of vehicles to ensure they can be driven safely.
- weighing of truck/s before and after it is loaded to comply with load limitations and ensuring safe distribution of weight.
- supervise or assist with loading and unloading vehicles using lifting and tipping devices
- driving of trucks to transport materials, goods and equipment and make deliveries, to various job sites.
- checking the condition of the load ensuring that it is securely fastened and covered to prevent loss and damage.
- follow the correct safety procedures if goods being transported are dangerous
- check and verification of all the loading documentation related to loads they are carrying
- estimating weights to comply with load limitations and ensuring safe distribution of weight
- ensuring goods are stowed and securely covered to prevent loss and damage
- verifying loading documents, checking condition of goods and obtaining certification of deliveries
- record keeping, maintain an up-to-date log book of the hours worked
If you have WTR endorsements you may also need experience with preparing and positioning mobile plant; fitting and removing attachments such as buckets, winches, loading scoops, shovel blades and rock breaking hammers; operating controls to excavate, break, drill, level, compact, gouge out, move, load and spread earth, rock, rubble, soil and other materials; manipulate attachments using manual and hydraulic controls
Ideally, you will be or have:- Appropriate class 2, 4 or 5 valid license essential
- Preferrable but not essential WTR or a combination of endorsements
- Experience with Road Ranger
- Own reliable transport
- At least 2 work references
- The ability to work from drawings, markers and/or verbal instructions
- 100% commitment to Health & Safety
- Able to pass a pre-employment drug test
In return we offer competitive rates of pay, varied and challenging work, regular hours with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week, as well as long-term opportunities.
Minimum pay range $30-$40 depending on experience
About Tradestaff: Tradestaff is also a member of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, demonstrating our commitment to professional standards.