Driver: Class 5

Overview

Description Higgins has an opportunity for a skilled Class 5 Driver to join our team working on the Waikato District Council northern road maintenance and renewals contract. This contract covers North Waikato from Huntly to Pōkeno and includes the maintenance of approximately 1,200 km of sealed and unsealed roads, spanning rural and coastal areas. Based out of our Te Kauwhata depot, you will be operating Truck and Trailer, 6-wheeler tipper truck, 18 speed manual road ranger (18 speed split).

• Class 5 license and relevant Class 5 experience
• Truck and Trailer experience
• Manual Road ranger gear box experience essential
• Prior experience transporting plant, product and asphalt is ideal, but training can be provided
• A safety-first attitude – for yourself and the public
• Reliable, punctual, and motivated
• A good communicator & team player

• Competitive hourly rate + guaranteed 40 hours per week
• Upskill and gain further licences if required
• Supportive team that treat each other like whānau
• Access to educational funds for you and your children
• Funding for school holiday programmes and tutoring for your children
• Z fuel discounts including a monthly free pie and coffee
• Market-leading parental leave policy

Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges, and civil projects that connect communities across New Zealand. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth – because we believe our people are the foundation of our success.

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 – you’ll need to be fit for work!
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.

Ko tatou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua. We are proud to be inclusive and encourage applications from all qualified people, including females and minority groups. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles, and see this diversity as a strength of our team.