Driver Operators Wanted - Southland
Extrastaff Recruitment
Listing Description
Description
Nationwide - Roles available across all regions of New Zealand
Pay & Benefits:
- $27.00 - $40.00 per hour
- Minimum 30 hours guaranteed per week
- Full-time, permanent roles
- PPE and tools provided where required
- Nationwide deployment opportunities
Job Description:Extrastaff, a Labour Hire Company, is hiring Driver Operators to work across multiple regions of New Zealand on high-demand residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. We are looking for reliable, professionals. Positions are full-time and permanent, with site location based on project demand. This role is ideal for experienced Driver Operators open to relocating or travelling as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive & Operate company vehicles and specialised equipment, including road sweepers, sump trucks, vacuum trucks, flushing trucks, hydro excavation units and other company vehicles
- Perform operational tasks such as flushing, vacuum loading, hydro excavation
- Collect and clear roadside litter, empty litter bins and remove discarded household and other waste materials
- Ensure vehicles, plant, tools and equipment are kept clean, well maintained and in good condition
- Work effectively across different job sites and environments
- Carry out additional duties as required to support operational needs
Skills and Experience Required:
- 1 Year relevant work experience
- Full, clean and current drivers license (minimum class 2)
- A working knowledge of day to day planning of jobs and following work instructions to meet contract specs
- Ability to work independently and travel between job sites
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work
Nationwide Opportunity and Travel:
Although this role is listed in Southland, we are recruiting for positions to be deployed across all regions of New Zealand, depending on project requirements. For for clarification, these regions are
North Island: Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Taranaki, Manawatu-Whanganui, Wellington.
South Island: Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast, Canterbury, Otago, Southland.
Applicants are invited to apply from any of these regions and must be willing to travel or relocate within the country as needed, relocation costs will be covered by the company
How to Apply:If you are looking for a new challenge with an opportunity for a dynamic working environment and the possibility of travel, please click APPLY, attach your resume and brief covering letter outlining your experience.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Application details
Please apply online
Extrastaff Recruitment
We are New Zealand’s largest integrated skilled contract labour group. Priding ourselves on industry-leading experience, professionalism and dedication to our clients and staff.
Providing recruitment solutions for both employers and candidates, we’re proud of the reputation we’ve earned for connecting quality staff with fantastic job opportunities.
Locally owned, our knowledge of the environments and communities in which we operate is second to none. Our nationwide network means we can offer recruitment opportunities in any location around the country, providing solutions quickly for staff and clients.
Our commitment to exceptional service and our ability to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, is in keeping with our promise to provide flexible solutions that benefit everyone.
Years in the industry have seen us gain experience dealing with all levels of employment, from bulk labour requirements to executive recruitment, working with nationwide companies, Government agencies and industry clients along the way.










