Senior Class 5 Driver – Leading Hand (Truck & Trailer)
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Job Location:
Christchurch - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the Role What Youll Own
As our Senior Class 5 Driver Leading Hand you will:
- Operate Class 5 truck and trailer combinations across South Island routes
- Use specialised equipment to collect transport and manage liquid and hazardous waste
- Lead by examplesupport and guide other drivers with daily operations best practice and safety expectations
- Take responsibility for on-road decision-making site coordination and ensuring high standards
- Maintain accurate paperwork manifests and compliance documentation
- Conduct and oversee daily vehicle checks and safety inspections
- Act as the go-to person during multi-day trips representing WM New Zealand with professionalism and confidence
- Coordinate oil collections and deliveries
This role combines expert driving hands-on hazardous waste operations and team leadershipperfect for someone ready to step into a senior position.
Qualifications :
What Youll Bring
- Full Class 5 licence with proven truck & trailer experience (essential)
- DG endorsement (Dangerous Goods) must hold or be able to obtain
- Extensive knowledge of South Island routes and long-distance driving
- Experience mentoring or supporting othersformally or informally
- A strong safety mindset and commitment to compliance
- Physically fit and comfortable with hands-on operational tasks
- Experience with a vacuum truck is preferred
- A positive attitude and the ability to represent WM professionally on the road and at customer sites
Additional Information :
Whats In It for You
- A senior-level driving position with real leadership responsibility
- Competitive pay allowances for multi-day South Island travel
- High-quality equipment and a team that respects expertise
- A role that offers challenge autonomy and variety
- A company committed to growth training and internal promotion
- The chance to be part of an essential sector making a real environmental impact
Ready to Step Up
Click Im Interested and apply today.
We review applications as they come inearly applications are encouraged.
WM New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
You must currently be in New Zealand with residency citizenship or a valid work visa.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Inventory Control
- Basic Math
- Paratransit
- Tanker Experience
- Van Driver
- Box Truck Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Commercial Vehicle Experience
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Manual Transmission Experience
- Driving
- Heavy Lifting
About Company
WM New Zealand is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling, and waste management provider. We’re committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management of our valuable resources. Put simply, sustainability is what we do.
