Class 4-5 Driver
Join WasteCo and help keep our communities clean, safe, and sustainable.
Are you someone who’s safety-focused, enjoys working with people, and has a passion for driving heavy vehicles? If so, then joining the Invercargill WasteCo team as a Driver could be perfect for you!
About Us
WasteCo NZ Ltd offer a range of waste management services across the South Island including household and commercial waste collection, specialised medical and quarantine waste handling, industrial and utility services (portaloos, city sweeping, spill response, hydrovac, wastewater), and waste sorting both on site and at purpose-built facilities focusing on recycling and diverting materials from landfill.
About the Role
In this role your time will be split between operating machinery at the transfer station and out on the open road driving our Hook Truck. This role operates on a rotating 6-days-on, 2-days-off roster, with an average of 8.5 working hours per day.
Day-to-day, you’ll:
- Operate a loader and compactor to efficiently manage waste
- Greet and direct customers to appropriate disposal points
- Safely load and unload materials
- Drive the hook truck to other Transfer Station sites and landfills
- Provide relief cover at the transfer station Kiosk when required
This role requires a balance of customer service, accuracy, and a strong commitment to health and safety. We are looking for someone with plenty of experience driving class 5 vehicles and operating varied machinery.
What We’re Looking For
- Full NZ class 5 license and wheels endorsement
- Tracks and Rollers endorsements (preferable not essential)
- Great communication and customer service skills
- Someone who enjoys hands on work
- A safety-first mindset and someone who will speak up if something isn’t right
- Basic computer skills
- A team player who’s reliable, adaptable, and not afraid to take initiative
Why Join WasteCo?
At WasteCo, we’re proud to deliver essential services to our communities every day. You’ll join a supportive team where safety comes first, and where your contribution makes a visible difference.
Be part of something bigger and help us reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Ready to roll up your sleeves? Apply now and join the WasteCo team!
You must have New Zealand work rights to be considered for this role.
All applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol screening and will undertake a MOJ check prior to any job offer.
