Transport

Traffic Controller & Truck Driver

Ventia · 5001+ employees

Moonshine Valley, Wellington2 days ago
Full time

What the role involves

  • Operating class 2 vehicles
  • Installing traffic management systems
  • Managing traffic flow

What they ask for

Full NZ Class 2 Driver Licence; Traffic Management or Traffic Control Qualification; experience in road maintenance, civil construction, transport or traffic management

  • Professional licence or registration
  • Driver licence

About the job

At Ventia, we’re proud to keep New Zealand moving. We are looking for a reliable and safety-focused Class 2 Truck Driver and Traffic Controller to join our Transport team in Wellington. If you enjoy hands-on outdoor work, operating equipment, and being part of a supportive crew that delivers essential infrastructure services, we'd love to hear from you.

What's on offer?

Stable, full-time work with a leading infrastructure services provider

Supportive team environment with opportunities to grow your skills

Diverse role combining driving, traffic management, and site-based work

About The Role

As a Class 2 Truck Driver and Traffic Controller, you'll play a key role in ensuring the safe movement of road users and workers across a range of transport and maintenance projects. No two days are the same, with responsibilities spanning traffic management, truck operation, site set-up, labouring duties and traffic control activities.

Key Responsibilities Include

Operating Class 2 vehicles and supporting traffic management activities

Installing, maintaining and removing temporary traffic management systems

Managing traffic flow and ensuring public and crew safety

Completing site set-up and pack-down activities

Conducting routine vehicle inspections and basic maintenance

Supporting emergency response and call-out work when required

Working closely with the wider crew to deliver safe and efficient operations

About You

Full NZ Class 2 Driver Licence

Traffic Management or Traffic Control Qualification

Experience in road maintenance, civil construction, transport or traffic management

A strong commitment to health, safety and quality

Great communication skills and a positive team attitude

The ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

A willingness to get involved with physical labouring tasks as part of the team

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

How To Apply

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Position Reference Number: 168907