Bulk Tanker Drivers

General Information

Job Type

Fixed Term

Category

Logistics/Transport

Business

Higgins

Location

Hamilton

Job Reference

43604

Posted Date

05-Jun-2026

Closing Date

04-Jul-2026

Description

We're looking for two experienced Class 5 Drivers to join our Hamilton team in a specialist bitumen tanker role for the summer season.

These are hands-on roles where you'll be responsible for transporting and handling bitumen products across the North Island, working closely with site crews to keep projects running safely and on schedule.

These are fixed-term roles starting 1 September 2026 through to 25 March 2027, with the potential to extend depending on workload.

You'll be operating modern, well-maintained equipment, including:

• 6x4 hydrogen/diesel dual fuel tractor unit with 3-axle semi-trailer - 39 tonne GCM
• Isuzu 8x4 diesel truck with 5-axle trailer unit - 55 tonne GCM

What you'll be doing:

• Operate bulk tanker vehicles to transport and deliver bitumen products
• Manage heating, pumping and transfer systems for safe and correct handling
• Carry out pre-start checks, calibrations and daily inspections
• Complete deliveries efficiently while meeting compliance requirements
• Maintain accurate logbooks, delivery records and documentation
• Work closely with crews to coordinate timing and site requirements

What you'll bring to the role:

• Class 5 licence, with Dangerous Goods endorsement (we can support you to gain this)
• At least 2 years' experience in line haul or similar heavy transport work
• Experience driving automatic gearboxes
• Bulk liquid or dynamic load experience is an advantage
• Experience handling hazardous or temperature-controlled products is an advantage
• Confidence using phones and/or tablets for reporting and job tracking/electronic logbooks and prestarts etc.
• Strong understanding of transport safety and compliance requirements
• Comfortable working independently and managing your time
• Ability to work in a face paced, dynamic environment with a patience and an ability to cope with change
• Flexibility to stay away at short notice, occasional weekend and overnight work

What's on offer:

• Competitive hourly rate plus allowances for travel and meals
• Great team environment
• Good hotels/motels provided for overnight stays
• KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
• Training and support to gain further licences
• Opportunity to build your knowledge of bitumen and tanker operations
• Opportunity to progress to a full time role if a position becomes available
• Retail discounts for you and your family, including Z Energy Fuel, Southern Cross Medical

Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges, and civil projects that connect communities across New Zealand. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you'll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth - because we believe our people are the foundation of our success.

Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check - you'll need to be fit for work!

We're with you on the road ahead - Ko tatou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua

We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.

Research shows that females and minority groups don't always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don't quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.