Traffic Controller & Truck Driver
Job Description
reqId: 168907
Category: Trades, Labour & Maintenance Services
Location: Wellington, Wellington, 5381
Permanent
At Ventia, we’re proud to keep New Zealand moving. We are looking for a reliable and safety-focused Class 2 Truck Driver and Traffic Controller to join our Transport team in Wellington. If you enjoy hands-on outdoor work, operating equipment, and being part of a supportive crew that delivers essential infrastructure services, we'd love to hear from you.
What's on offer?
Stable, full-time work with a leading infrastructure services provider
Supportive team environment with opportunities to grow your skills
Diverse role combining driving, traffic management, and site-based work
About the role
As a Class 2 Truck Driver and Traffic Controller, you'll play a key role in ensuring the safe movement of road users and workers across a range of transport and maintenance projects. No two days are the same, with responsibilities spanning traffic management, truck operation, site set-up, labouring duties and traffic control activities.
Key responsibilities include:
Operating Class 2 vehicles and supporting traffic management activities
Installing, maintaining and removing temporary traffic management systems
Managing traffic flow and ensuring public and crew safety
Completing site set-up and pack-down activities
Conducting routine vehicle inspections and basic maintenance
Supporting emergency response and call-out work when required
Working closely with the wider crew to deliver safe and efficient operations
About you
Full NZ Class 2 Driver Licence
Traffic Management or Traffic Control Qualification
Experience in road maintenance, civil construction, transport or traffic management
A strong commitment to health, safety and quality
Great communication skills and a positive team attitude
The ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
A willingness to get involved with physical labouring tasks as part of the team
About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.
Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.
How to apply
Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.
Position Reference Number: 168907
ApplyWave is not an employer or a recruitment agency. You apply to each employer directly — we find their contact and write your letter. Real employers never charge money for a job or a visa sponsorship.
Immigration New Zealand
Available in 2 Locations
More from Ventia
Visa Sponsorship Data
AI Resume Tailoring
Example
Tailor your resume for Traffic Controller & Truck Driver roles
- Scores your fit against the posting's own requirements
- Pulls the skills and keywords it names into your bullets
- Exports as PDF or Word, ready to submit
Reach hiring managers at Ventia
AI Cover Letters for Traffic Controller & Truck Driver
Generate tailored cover letters, recruiter emails, and LinkedIn messages matched to your resume.
- Tailored to your resume & job
- Cover letters, emails, LinkedIn messages
- Professional tone, your experience