We have a position available for an experienced heavy haulage operator to join the team at Rowe Motors based out of Tauranga. Paying between $40.00 and $47.50 gross per hour and a guaranteed minimum of 40 hours a week and maximum of 70 hours per week, we are looking for a safety conscious individual with a professional approach to transporting overweight and over dimensional loads and the recovery of heavy motor vehicles.
The applicant must have the ability to work flexible hours as this role at times involves the odd early start and late finish, take it in turn with our other heavy haulage drivers to do machinery and heavy recovery moves on a weekend (generally a Saturday morning) and the odd overnight stay away.
Key duties of the role include: Working with the Dispatch manager to manage heavy haulage and recovery jobs Driving duties, transport loads to locations as directed, obeying all traffic and permit conditions Carry out daily pre-operation checks on transporters and trailers Move and assist in moving trucks and trailers around the yard Identify any maintenance issues and report to management This position requires the successful applicant to have the following: Experience in transporting oversized machinery Experience in operating a 3R4 and 3R8 widening trailers Experience with a load divider/dolly would be advantageous Full class 5 driver's licence BESS accreditation Must be familiar with overweight permits and their requirements Experience in the operation of Heavy Recovery vehicles A good level of understanding of Heavy vehicle brake and air systems Ability to deal with dispatch and customers in a professional manner Fill out Pre-Operation Check sheets and have a good working relationship with maintenance staff to keep truck and trailers mechanically sound and reliable Keeps a tidy truck and looks after the gear which includes polishing Adhere to work time logbook rules Good level of physical fitness (W T R F V) licence endorsements Pilot's licence Class 2 would be favourable If you have a passion for the industry with a strong work ethic, this position could be for you. Very competitive wages and immediate start available.
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