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October 9, 2024

The Regions Immigration Law and Recruitment

Wellington City

FULL TIME


Truck Operator

  • Minimum 40 hours per week guaranteed.
  • Successful applicant will have to work at multiple regions: Manawatu-Whanganui, Hawke's Bay and Wellington
  • Successful applicant may be required to travel and stay away from home for any business requirements.
  • Travel allowance is available for overnight stay and will be based on the type of job required to be done as part of the role.


  • Applicants must be physically fit.
  • Applicants must pass pre-employment drug test.
  • Applicants must provide a CV.
As a Truck Operator, you are responsible for pick-up and delivery of customers loads as per instructions received from the dispatcher.
Key Performance Indicators
Daily Operations

  • Undertake pre-start checks at the beginning of each shift
  • Notify Hub Manager immediately of any work-prohibiting faults
  • Notify Hub Manager of all other faults within 24 hours
  • Maintain logbook in compliance with work-time and logbook requirements
  • Complete day sheet, load delivery dockets and weighbridge dockets and assemble and distribute documentation as required at the end of each shift
  • Check work schedule and pick up/deliver loads as per instructions received from dispatcher
Truck Operations
  • Operate and maintain vehicles responsibly by complying with all road rules, ensuring licences are up to date and displayed correctly
  • Use weighbridge to get gross, tare and net weight of load and grades within load if split load
  • Truck is kept clean and is refuelled at the end of each shift
  • Drive to optimise truck efficiency (e.g. tyres and fuel)
  • Diagnose and report all major vehicle faults to dispatcher immediately
  • Record any other vehicle faults on Day Sheet each Friday
Customer Interaction
  • Prepare and oversee loading and unloading of truck and trailer (from safe zone), position truck and trailer as instructed by loader operator
  • During loading, ensure correct grade of logs are received and they are stacked safely
  • Display courteous and effective communication with crews to ensure jobs are completed as instructed and efficiently
Health, Safety and Environment
  • Operate vehicle in a safe and efficient manner by adhering to all speed limits and road safety requirements, including driving to the conditions and driving defensively
  • Always wear PPE at all times when outside cab at skid sites and customer delivery points
  • Stand in the safe zone or sit in the cab during loading and unloading vehicle
  • Not be under the influence of non-prescription drugs or alcohol during work time
  • Always be aware of hazards and do nothing that will cause harm to yourself or anyone else
  • Ensure safety gear if maintained and carried on truck at all times
  • Report and record all hazards and incidents
  • Notify the dispatcher or Hub Manager immediately of any serious incidents/accidents, and complete any necessary forms or participate in an investigation
Qualifications and Other Requirements:
  • Applicants must hold a Class 5 HT licence or an overseas equivalent.
  • Applicants must sit and pass driving tests required to convert to a New Zealand Class 5 driver’s licence where applicable.
  • Good communication skills and organization skills
  • Committed to maintaining a high level of health and safety
DESIRED:
  • Prior experience in the logging industry, driving logging trucks
  • WTR endorsement


Please provide us with information as to your eligibility to work in New Zealand – if you are on a temporary visa or if you are a New Zealand citizen/resident.

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