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Heavy Haulage Transport Driver - Palmerston North

LocationPalmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui - New Zealand
Work TypeFull time
Positions1 Position
Job no: FFR6P
Category: Supply & Logistics
  • TOP hourly rates
  • Benefit from our supportive and growth orientated culture
  • Excellent opportunity to work with quality equipment

Opportunity

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Heavy Haulage Transport Driver to be based from our Palmerston North Branch. In this role, we require a skilled driver for machinery moves i.e.: clear machinery off the Ports, branch to branch movements of new and used machines, customer machine deliveries, rental fleet deliveries and relocation in a safe and timely manner. You would be part of a wonderful new solution for customers, and you'll get to work with some great people!

Other responsibilities will be:

  • Upkeep, repair and maintenance tasks as required
  • Locking and securing of all vehicles being shifted
  • Vehicle cleaning and checks
  • Assist to keep the worksite safe, tidy and secure at all times, including but not limited to removing and reporting hazards and incidents, recycling and general cleaning from time to time

You will have:

  • 5 Years’ experience driving heavy haulage transporters
  • Class 5 license
  • A valid BESS License and WTR
  • Understands heavy haulage regulations
  • Must adhere to all logbook rules and requirements
  • Good knowledge of New Zealand’s over-dimensional bypass roads
  • The ability to read and understand over dimensional & heavy permits
  • The ability to load and unload over-dimensional machinery and civil equipment
  • Flexibility to be away from home when and as required

In return, we are offering:

  • Competitive hourly wage
  • Health Insurance with Southern Cross
  • Long-term job security
  • Boost employee retail discount card
  • Significant in-house training and career enhancement opportunities
  • Work for a well-established, reputable company with a supportive team who wants to see you succeed!
  • A supportive team environment

About us

CablePrice (NZ) Ltd is a subsidiary of Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd with a nationwide sales, parts and service network. CablePrice is New Zealand's exclusive authorised dealer for Hitachi Construction Machinery, Bell Equipment, McCloskey International, HSC Cranes, Montabert, MB Crushers and Isuzu Industrial and Marine Engines. Furthermore, CablePrice is the authorised sales, parts and service dealer for the full range of Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner and Fuso trucks in the South Island, and the authorised sales, parts and service dealer for Isuzu Trucks in Wellington, and as of recently the full range offered IVECO from their light commercial, 4x4, right up to heavy duty on and off hi-way truck range in Palmerston North and Hasting.

If you want to work with the best, are passionate about excellent customer service and want a successful future with CablePrice then this is the perfect role for you.