Class 5 Transporter - Heavy machinery - Christchurch

Description

Extrastaff are seeking a confident and experienced Class 5 Transporter Driver for a leading civil client in Christchurch. The successful candidate is someone who is a competent and confident driver / operator, with experience driving a transporter, someone who will get it right first time, every time, even under pressure.

The role

This role will be predominantly picking up and delivering machinery in and around Christchurch. You will need experience operating all manner of machines to load on and off the transporter and a good knowledge of restraint systems and relevant laws. Road ranger experience is essential. You may be required at times to do some digger work, or put on a tipper bin to help out the team. You must have a clean police check and be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.

What's in it for you

• Weekly pay
  
• Nice Kenworth truck with plenty of power
• Superb support from management with clear communication
• Temp2Perm possibility with proven ability
• Competitive hourly rate dependant on experience
• Strong pipeline of work to keep you busy

Key Responsibilities

• Driving in the metro area as well as regional
  
  
• Driving different classes of trucks dependent on job requirements
  
  
• Loading/unloading a variety of equipment, sometimes oversize
  
  
• Securing machinery to comply with load restraint laws
  
  

What you will bring to the table

• Road ranger mastery
• W,T.R (BESS will put you ahead of the rest)
  
• Class 5 Licence with minimum 2 years experience driving a transporter
  
• Clean driving record
  
• Based in Christchurch or surrounds - only those already local will be considered
  
• Excellent communication skills
  
• Good level of physical fitness
• A good sense of humour

At Extrastaff, safety is paramount and as such the right candidate will have a strong commitment to OH&S, with the ability to work as part of a team to ensure everyone goes home safely.

If this sounds like you, apply online today or call Tim on 021 742 152 for a confidential conversation regarding this opportunity.

Applicants for this position will be required to have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.