Job Overview 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 is 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.
Additional Requirements 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.
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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