Heavy Truck Driver

Job description

*VVS Investments Limited *looking for an experienced Heavy Truck Driver based in Auckland. Full time role minimum 40 hours/week.

Pay starts from: $29.66 per hour to $31 per hour depending on skills and experience.

You should be hardworking, energetic, and willing to go the extra mile to achieve results for our customers.

The role includes:

• Driving and manouevering heavy truck & trailer.
• Loading and Unloading.
• Pre-checks of vehicle before each trip - including oil, water, fuel, air pressure levels are in line with road safety and vehicle safety standards.
• Ensuring goods are strapped down correctly and removed safely.
• Inspecting goods for damage & complete incident reports for the depot Manager.
• Log books to be completed accurately in full & submitted timely.
• Ensure truck and trailer are kept clean & tidy.
• Comply with all traffic laws at all times.
• Heavy lifting also required.
• Valid Class 4 and Class 5 license.
• DG endorsement and Forklift certificate will be an advantage.
• Minimum one-year experience working as a Truck Driver.
• Must have reversing skills as well as knowledge and experience to op
• erate manual gearbox.
• Experience and knowledge of strapping and securing the load.
• Have a working knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety & Logbook requirements.
• Be flexible with hours and available to work in any shift when required including night shift.
• Availability to drive on weekends.
• Able to pass pre-employment police, health and drug testing & has NO Criminal History.
• Work in conditions that may be stressful, including poor weather and Heavy Traffic.
• Mechanically minded would be an advantage.
• Able to communicate clearly and positively.
• Time management skills, a positive, enthusiastic attitude, and ability to work unsupervised.
• Good level of physical fitness.

In return, we offer you great team culture and competitive remuneration.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.