Driver - Class 2

Description Higgins Wellington has secured an exciting new contract - the Wellington City Council Road Maintenance Contract. Due to this, our team is growing, and we are seeking Class 2 Drivers to join the team.

You will have experience driving within roading and civil transportation environments and be competent in operating heavy trucks, as well as loading and unloading specialised roading equipment and materials. It is essential that you have a sound understanding of road construction methodologies, along with proven experience in metal spreading and the asphalt supply chain. As this is a hands on role, you will also be required to carry out labouring duties to support the crew when needed.

What You Need

• Full Class 2 License (Class 4 licence will be a bonus)
• STMS is desirable
• WTR endorsement a bonus
• Experience in civil construction or road maintenance
• Must be available to work on an on-call roster
• Familiarity with RAMM is beneficial but not essential
• Flexible, committed, and reliable – will turn up rain or shine

Why Join the Green Team?

• Guaranteed minimum 40 hours per week
• Permanent long-term work
• Based at Higgins Wellington branch, Glover Street
• Upskill and gain further licences if required
• Supportive team that treats each other like whānau
• Z fuel discounts including a monthly free pie and coffee
• KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%

Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day. We offer a great working environment, competitive hourly rate, subsidised medical insurance and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants.

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!

Building better roads for safer journeys – He pai ake te hanga o ngā rori, kia haumaru ai ngā haerenga 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.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.