Waste Management

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Driver-Class2

Nelson, Nelson Region, New Zealand FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Driver - Class 2 at Waste Management. Skills: Class 2 Driver, NZTA regulations, Health and safety. Operate vehicles and onboard equipment to complete timely and safe collections. Conduct daily vehicle safety checks and maintain accurate records. Carry out occasional heavy lifting and climb in and out of the truck throughout your shift.”

What You'll Achieve.

Champion health and safety practices, ensuring you and your team go home safe every day.

Industry & Context.

Logistics
Eligibility Requirements

Must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa/residency or NZ citizenship. EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Clean and current Class 2 New Zealand driver’s licence. Relevant driving experience. Physically fit and able to handle a hands-on role. Must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa/residency or NZ citizenship.

What You'll Do.

Operate vehicles and onboard equipment to complete timely and safe collections.

Conduct daily vehicle safety checks and maintain accurate records.

Carry out occasional heavy lifting and climb in and out of the truck throughout your shift.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

Communication Scope

great communication skills

Full Job Description

Are you looking for a driving role with stability, variety, and a company that values sustainability? If you’re an experienced Class 2 Driver with a strong work ethic and solid understanding of NZTA regulations, this could be the opportunity for you. About us WM New Zealand is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling, and waste management provider. We’re committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management of our valuable resources. Put simply, sustainability is what we do. About the role We are looking for a full time reliable and safety-conscious Class 2 Driver to join our team in the Nelson and Tasman region. In this role, you will: * Operate vehicles and onboard equipment to complete timely and safe collections * Conduct daily vehicle safety checks and maintain accurate records * Carry out occasional heavy lifting and climb in and out of the truck throughout your shift, so a good level of physical fitness is essential * Champion health and safety practices, ensuring you and your team go home safe every day ## Qualifications About you We’re looking for someone who is: * Customer-focused with great communication skills * Comfortable working independently and as part of a team * Physically fit and able to handle a hands-on role You will also need: * A clean and current Class 2 New Zealand driver’s licence * Relevant driving experience ## Additional Information What’s in it for me * Guaranteed hours and job security * A valid and rewarding career path * Access to the latest truck technology * Competitive hourly rate How to apply To apply for this role, click "I'm interested". Please note: We do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early. WM New Zealand is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces. You must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa/residency or NZ citizenship.

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