Truck Driver - Class 5

The Alpine Group Limited is a family-owned business based in Wanaka, operating brands including Alpine Helicopters, Minaret Station, Southern Lakes Heliski.

Alpine Helicopters provides a wide range of aerial services under NZCAA Part 135 certification, in addition to providing intracompany support to our tourism brands. Services include but are not limited to aerial filming, fire suppression, heli-skiing, heli-hunting, lifting, pest control, scenic & charter work. The company also conducts venison recovery operations throughout the year under NZCAA Part 91 privileges, with bases at Wanaka and Queenstown Airports, but also operates remotely throughout the South Island.

We are looking for a capable truck driver to support our aviation business by utilising our modern fleet of Class 5 heavy vehicles. A key responsibility of the role is supporting our Wild Animal Recovery Operations by transporting carcasses and equipment to/from remote work site locations. Applicants must have a solid commitment to aviation safety procedures, operational standards, and compliance. This is a casual or contract position based in Wanaka with requirement to work a flexible roster, including weekends and overnights, to meet the operational requirements of the business.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Taking all reasonable care to ensure the safety of self and others, crew or cargo
• Operating heavy machinery including truck, crane, forklift and telehandler in accordance with all applicable laws and safety regulations
• Transporting carcasses and equipment to / from remote work site locations and processing plants in a safe, efficient, and compliant manner
• Performing routine checks and minor maintenance to ensure vehicles are kept in a roadworthy and operational condition
• Coordination of vehicle compliance and servicing
• Driving support vehicles and trailers to work site locations (must be prepared to overnight at times)
• Support the wild animal recovery operation (WARO) including recovery of wild animals, load-in/load out of chilled carcasses, and compliance.
• Coordination of trucking logistics, ground support and radio communications
• Cleaning and maintaining machinery, vehicles, and operational base areas to a high standard

Qualifications and Experience

Be practical, physically fit, and capable

Previous experience working with heavy machinery, load safety, logistics coordination, and transport compliance

Great communication, numeracy, and literary skills

Previous experience working long and varied hours dependent on workload and seasonal variations

Have a full driver’s license and Class 5 Endorsement

General machinery operating and maintenance experience

Dangerous Goods Endorsement

Forklift Endorsement

Sound knowledge of Safety including reporting incidents, accidents and hazards

* Be drug and alcohol free, smokefree, and fit to work

Click APPLY NOW to submit your CV and Cover Letter. Applications close 5pm Friday 6 November, unless filled prior.