KA

Heavy Truck Driver

K AND B LIMITED

Accredited employerAuckland City, N, NZFull-timePosted 1 week ago

Job Description

  • Job Title: Heavy Truck Driver
  • Location: Our business is primarily based in Auckland from where you will be required to deliver the goods to different locations of North Island
  • Number of positions for this job: 02
  • Employment type: Permanent Full-Time
  • Minimum guaranteed hours of work Per week: 30
  • Days Required: Monday to Saturday (Night Shifts)
  • Hourly rate: Between $33-$35 per hour based on skills and experience
  • We are currently looking for Heavy Truck Drivers to join us.
  • Drive and operate trucks
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Hand unloading when required
  • Transporting and delivering goods in a safe, timely manner
  • Ensuring goods are strapped down correctly and removed safely
  • Confirm that the contents of each load match the manifest document
  • Plan routes and ensure timely transport and delivery
  • Communicate with dispatch as needed
  • Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods)
  • Notify of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered
  • Inspecting goods for damage and complete incident reports for the manager
  • Log Books to be completed accurately in full & submitted timely
  • Pre-checks of vehicle before each trip – including oil, water, fuel, air pressure levels are in line with road safety and vehicle safety standards
  • Ensure truck is kept clean and tidy and carry out minor maintenance
  • Follow correct safety procedures
  • Comply with all traffic laws at all times
  • To be successful in your application, you must be able to demonstrate:
  • Clean & Current Class 5 NZ Driver Licence Or Overseas truck license
  • At least one year of Truck Driving Experience
  • Physically fit to be able to lift heavy loads manually
  • Pass the drug and alcohol tests
  • No criminal records
  • Clean driving record (No previous Driving incidents) and commitment to safety
  • Work Availability: Monday to Saturday Night Shifts, you may be required to stay overnight if and when required
  • Weekend and Public Holidays availability
  • Have a working knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety & Logbook requirements
  • Willingness to follow standard operating procedures
  • Work in conditions that may be stressful, including poor weather and Heavy Traffic
  • Mechanically minded would be an advantage
  • Have a positive, enthusiastic attitude with a strong results-focused work ethic
  • Time management skills and ability to work unsupervised
  • * Committed and reliable
  • If you think you’ve got what it takes, we’d love to hear from you.
  • Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
  • Pay: $33.00 – $35.00 per hour
  • Expected hours: No less than 30.0 per week
  • Work Location: In person
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