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Truck Driver – Opportunities in Bay of Plenty

Tradestaff have Truck Driver jobs available across the Bay of Plenty.

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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.