Class 4 Driver – Specialist Hazardous & Liquid Waste

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WM New Zealand seeks a safety driven Class 4 Driver to join the Seaview Lower Hutt team and operate specialist vacuum trucks, collect and transport hazardous and liquid waste, support on-site treatment, and complete compliant paperwork with daily vehicle checks in a tight, safety-first crew. This full-time onsite role offers top rates, specialist gear, solid career growth, and a better work-life balance with weekends back. To apply well, highlight a clean NZ Class 4 licence with D endorsement or willingness to obtain it, relevant experience in transport or industrial services, physical fitness, and a proven safety mindset; apply early and tailor your CV to fit the role, and confirm you are in NZ and eligible to work.

Company Description

Top rates + specialist equipment + career growth + work-life balance (get your weekends back)

Drive something that actually matters

Looking for more than just another driving job?

At WM New Zealand, our Technical Services team handles some of the most critical environmental work in the country - managing hazardous and liquid waste safely and responsibly.

We’re now looking for a Class 4 Driver to join our team based in Seaview, Lower Hutt. 

If you're safety-focused, reliable, and want to work with advanced gear + a tight crew, this is a role you can grow in.

Job Description

We’re on the lookout for a reliable and safety‑focused Class 4 Driver to join our high‑performing Technical Services team.

What you’ll actually be doing

This isn’t just point A to B driving — it’s hands-on, varied, and skilled work:

• Operating specialist vehicles, vacuum systems & pumps
• Collecting and transporting hazardous & liquid waste
• Supporting on-site treatment and servicing
• Completing compliance paperwork and job records
• Carrying out daily vehicle & safety checks
• Working closely with a high-performing, safety-first crew

You’ll already understand the importance of health & safety and will be someone who looks out for your crew - ensuring everyone gets home safely, every single day.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

You don’t need to tick every box – but the right attitude + experience is key:

• ✅ Full NZ Class 4 licence (clean record)
• ✅ D endorsement (or willing to get it)
• ✅ Experience in transport, waste, industrial services, or similar
• ✅ Physically fit and comfortable with hands-on work
• ✅ Strong safety mindset and team awareness

Highly regarded:

• Experience with vacuum trucks / pumps
• Confidence driving manual / Road Ranger gearboxes

Additional Information

Who this suits

This role is ideal if you are:

• A driver wanting to step up into a specialist role
• Tired of long-haul / unpredictable hours
• Looking for a team that has your back
• Big on safety, reliability, and doing things right

Apply now

Click “Apply” to get started.

We review applications as they come in — so don’t wait.

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.