Driver - Class 2
Company: Waste Management
Role summary
Driver - Class 2 is a role at Waste Management in Nelson City, Nelson, New Zealand (on-site). Posted 2026-10-11. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Driver - Class 2
- Company
- Waste Management
- Location
- Nelson City, Nelson, New Zealand
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Logistics & Warehousing
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-11
Waste Management is looking for a dedicated Class 2 Driver to join their team. This full-time role offers a stable career with a company focused on environmental sustainability and resource recovery, no degree is required for this position.
Job description
Company Description
Are you looking for a driving role with stability, variety, and a company that values sustainability?
If you’re an experienced Class 2 Driver with a strong work ethic and solid understanding of NZTA regulations, this could be the opportunity for you.
About us
WM New Zealand is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling, and waste management provider. We’re committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management of our valuable resources. Put simply, sustainability is what we do.
Job Description
About the role
We are looking for a full time reliable and safety-conscious Class 2 Driver to join our team in the Nelson and Tasman region.
In this role, you will:
Operate vehicles and onboard equipment to complete timely and safe collections
Conduct daily vehicle safety checks and maintain accurate records
Carry out occasional heavy lifting and climb in and out of the truck throughout your shift, so a good level of physical fitness is essential
Champion health and safety practices, ensuring you and your team go home safe every day
Qualifications
About you
We’re looking for someone who is:
Customer-focused with great communication skills
Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
Physically fit and able to handle a hands-on role
You will also need:
A clean and current Class 2 New Zealand driver’s licence
Relevant driving experience
Additional Information
What’s in it for me
Guaranteed hours and job security
A valid and rewarding career path
Access to the latest truck technology
Competitive hourly rate
How to apply
To apply for this role, click "I'm interested" .
Please note: We do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.
WM New Zealand is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces.
You must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa/residency or NZ citizenship.