" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eClass 5 Civil Driver | Christchurch\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"15849\"\u003e Building \u0026amp; Construction \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"15850\"\u003e Driver / Operator \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"15853\"\u003e Christchurch \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"15854\"\u003e Contract or Temp \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 6/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eImmediate start\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOngoing civil \u0026amp; earthworks work\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperienced Class 5 + Road Ranger essential\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMax People are looking for a highly competent Class 5 Driver to join a busy civil and drainage operation in Christchurch.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Let\u0026rsquo;s be clear \u0026ndash; this is not the role for someone who has just picked up their Class 5 licence. We need someone who is confident behind the wheel of heavy combination vehicles, knows how to reverse a truck and trailer without requiring a 14-point plan, and can confidently operate in a busy civil environment.\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll primarily be carting and tipping materials, including shingle, while supporting drainage and earthworks crews.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWages:\u003c/strong\u003e $32\u0026ndash;$36 per hour, depending on experience\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c/strong\u003e Christchurch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart:\u003c/strong\u003e Immediate\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You\u0026rsquo;ll Be Doing\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDriving a \u003cstrong\u003eKenworth with Road Ranger gearbox\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperating truck and tipulator trailer units\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCarting and tipping shingle and other civil materials\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfidently reversing and positioning truck and trailer combinations\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLoading, transporting and safely tipping materials\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking around excavators, machinery, crews and other heavy vehicles\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding and following safe tipping and load management practices\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssisting with general civil labouring when required\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking safely and productively as part of the crew\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Require\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull NZ Class 5 licence\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven experience driving heavy combination vehicles\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong experience reversing truck and trailer/tipulator combinations\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfident with a Road Ranger manual gearbox\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience carting and tipping loads\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGood understanding of working safely around a busy civil site\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCivil, drainage or earthworks experience preferred\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSite Safe preferred/required\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong safety awareness and reliable work ethic\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAble and willing to jump out of the truck and help the crew when required\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to pass a pre-employment Drug test\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e The Right Person - We\u0026rsquo;re looking for someone who can actually drive a truck \u0026ndash; not just hold the licence.\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll be confident backing a combination, positioning for loading and tipping, navigating busy civil sites and making sensible decisions around plant, people and live work areas.\u003cbr\u003e If you\u0026rsquo;re switched-on, reliable, take pride in your work and know your way around a Road Ranger, we want to hear from you.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat\u0026rsquo;s In It For You?\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$32\u0026ndash;$36 per hour\u003c/strong\u003e, depending on experience\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImmediate start \u0026ndash; Monday\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOngoing work on established civil projects\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePotential for a long-term temporary position\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsistent work for the right operator\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork alongside an experienced civil team\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e If you\u0026rsquo;re a genuinely capable Class 5 operator looking for ongoing civil work, apply online today or give the Max People team a call for a confidential chat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND. \u003cbr\u003eApply online TODAY and join The Max Team!\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Max People?\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMax People is a trusted New Zealand recruitment partner with 15+ years\u0026rsquo; experience connecting great people with great workplaces. What started in construction has grown into one of the country\u0026rsquo;s leading labour-hire and recruitment providers across construction, civil, agriculture, dairy, manufacturing, and logistics.\u003cbr\u003e When you join Max People, you\u0026rsquo;re backed by a team that lives its values: Passion, Empathy, Optimism, Professionalism, Loyalty, and Empowerment. We\u0026rsquo;re here to support your journey, champion your growth, and help you build a future you\u0026rsquo;re excited about. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4484313\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "