Driver Operator
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Driver Operator
InterGroup is a leading New Zealand provider of Infrastructure and Industrial Services, delivering critical solutions across waste management, industrial, coatings, and infrastructure. We operate nationwide and have a strong focus on quality, safety, and teamwork. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for reliable and motivated people to join our team.
About the Role
We are seeking two Class 4 Driver Operators to join our team! This role is primarily based in the Bay of Plenty. Occasional travel may be required to worksites in the Auckland, Waikato, and Taranaki regions to assist with scheduled site shutdowns, maintenance activities, or project support.
This is a varied, hands-on role that goes beyond driving. You will be involved in a range of operational activities including hydro excavation, vacuum loading, high pressure pipeline cleaning, and other specialist services.
The Employer’s normal hours of operation are between 6am and 10pm, 7 days per week. The hours of work will be 40 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
Operating specialist vehicles and equipment, including hydro excavation, vacuum units, and pipe jetting equipment
Carrying out manual and physical work on-site as part of daily operations
Working across wastewater, stormwater, and contaminated waste environments
Working safely and collaboratively as part of a team
Travel to other worksites in Auckland, Waikato, and Taranaki when required
About You
You will have:
A Class 4 driver licence and confidence operating large vehicles. Minimum 2 years driving experience as a Class 4 driver.
2.5 years’ experience in the 3 Waters Industry.
Experience in hydro excavation, drainage, or related industries.
Confined Space Entry Certification required.
A strong work ethic, good physical fitness, and a reliable approach to work
We pride ourselves in providing a great team environment, career progression opportunities and offer a very competitive hourly rate ranging from $28/hour to $32/hour based on experience and skillset.
If you’re reliable, skilled, safety-focused, and keen to be part of a company that’s building something great — we want to hear from you.
Note:
Ministry of Justice check and pre-employment drug test required.
- Department
- Infrastructure
- Role
- Driver Operator
- Locations
- Taranaki
Taranaki
Our History
Since its inception over 40 years ago, InterGroup have become one of the leading infrastructure and industrial services specialists in New Zealand. We are nationwide, predominantly undertaking work for local government, central government agencies and industry. This includes a solid portfolio of projects comprising an enviable record of successfully working in close collaboration with our clients and supply chain.
We are manaaki tangata, we will care for the people. Safety is paramount in all of our operations, combined with a real focus to meet customers and community needs. It is our intention that our people go home safely every day, and our aim is a zero TRIFR. We continue to invest in the futures of our staff, their skills, safety and well-being; and that all customers are safe around any works we undertake on the network. We are kaitiaki, we have a guardian and stewardship role for natural resources. Our responsibility is to manaaki (care for) these resources in an environmentally sustainable way.