About this role
CLASS 2 DRIVER / OPERATOR – TAURANGA
MORE THAN JUST DRIVING.
We’re looking for a reliable Class 2 Driver / Operator to join our Tauranga Infrastructure team.
This is a hands-on role combining heavy vehicle operation with practical infrastructure work across Tauranga and the wider Bay of Plenty.
The work is varied, but it can also be dirty. You may be working around waste, sludge, wastewater and other unpleasant materials, so you need to be comfortable getting stuck in and doing the job properly.
There’s also plenty of opportunity to learn new equipment and develop your skills, including working towards a Class 4 licence and cross-skilling into hydro excavation and other specialist operations.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Operating Class 2 specialist vehicles
- Street sweeping, litter collection and infrastructure maintenance
- Supporting drainage, sump and waste-related work
- Operating specialist equipment and carrying out hands-on work on site
- Setting up and packing down equipment
- Completing vehicle and equipment checks
- Working safely around roads, public areas, waste and potentially contaminated materials
- Working as part of a crew and independently when required
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- A current Class 2 driver's licence
- Heavy vehicle or specialist equipment experience is an advantage
- A practical, hands-on approach
- Comfortable working outdoors and in dirty or unpleasant conditions
- Physically fit and willing to get stuck in
- Reliable, safety-focused and responsible
- Good communication skills and a strong work ethic
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
WHY JOIN US?
- PERMANENT, FULL-TIME WORK – Consistent work with an established Tauranga team
- MORE THAN DRIVING – Combine vehicle operation with practical, hands-on infrastructure work
- CROSS-SKILL & DEVELOP – Opportunities to gain a Class 4 licence and learn hydro excavation and other specialist operations