Truck Driver & Forklift OperatorsWanted
Position Type: Full-time (Minimum 30 hours per week)
Pay Rate: $28.00–$35.00 per hour (based on skills and experience)
About Us
We are a construction waste management company providing construction debris collection, transportation, site clean-ups, bin services, and recycling-yard operations throughout Auckland. We work closely with builders, demolition contractors, and commercial clients to ensure efficient, safe, and environmentally responsible waste handling.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Truck Driver & Forklift Operator to join our team. The role includes operating Class 2 trucks to transport construction waste, loading/unloading bins, and using forklifts at our yard and disposal facilities. This position suits someone who is reliable, safety-focused, and familiar with construction or waste-handling environments.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities- Operate a Class 2 rigid truck, including towing a trailer, to transport construction waste from job sites to the yard or disposal facility.
- Deliver, collect, load, and unload construction waste bins, ensuring safe load securing.
- Manoeuvre and reverse trucks and trailers safely on construction sites.
- Transport demolition debris and construction materials safely and efficiently.
- Operate a counterbalance forklift to move, stack, and load construction waste materials.
- Assist in sorting and organising waste for recycling, reprocessing, or disposal.
- Load/unload supplier and customer vehicles.
- Perform devanning duties where required.
- Maintain accurate delivery logs and waste transfer details.
- Assist with stock and bin inventory management.
- Keep the yard, warehouse, and trucks clean and safe.
- Comply with all company and site Health & Safety policies.
- Use PPE and follow all safe operating procedures.
- Ensure safe operation of vehicles and machinery.
- NZ Full Class 2 Driver Licence (required)
- Forklift certificate (preferred; training can be supported if required)
- Minimum 3 years operating a counterbalance forklift in construction, waste-handling, or a busy yard environment.
- Minimum 2 years proven experience driving a Class 2 truck, including reversing with a trailer.