Truck Driver/Hiab Crane Operator

1 day ago

Auckland CBD, New Zealand McConnell Dowell Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year

With major infrastructure projects underway in the Pacific, McConnell Dowell is looking for an experienced Truck Driver / Hiab Crane Operator to join our team in Tonga. This role plays a key part in supporting site operations through safe transport, lifting, and movement of materials across the project.

This is a swing-based role.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Operating trucks, Hiab cranes, and site vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Ensuring all activities comply with McConnell Dowell's Integrated Management System, project plans, and safety requirements.
  • Completing daily pre-starts, toolbox meetings, and adhering to all site safety processes.
  • Reporting hazards, incidents, and mechanical or electrical faults promptly.
  • Supporting general laboring duties where required to assist project teams.
  • Maintaining a strong commitment to quality, safety, and environmental standards at all times.

About You

  • Current and valid Class 2, 4, or 5 license, with WTR endorsements.
  • Demonstrated experience driving trucks and operating Hiab cranes on civil or infrastructure projects.
  • Strong verbal communication skills and ability to follow directions effectively.
  • Motivated, reliable, and committed to meeting schedules and targets.
  • A strong safety mindset and proactive approach to identifying hazards.

**About Us

McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction

Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people. 

From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia. Why join us?**The work you'll do will have a tangible positive impact on people's lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that.  Because when you grow, we all grow.

McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We're big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things. So, join us, be you, and help us create better together.Apply nowWe are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for New Zealand and/or Pacific Islands and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.

This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.

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