Posted 06 August, 2026
Truck Driver | Waste Operator - Hamilton
JJ Richards
Hamilton, WKO, NZ
Full Time
Reference: f61d14f94ffd2a75
Job Description
Proudly Family-Owned | Operated across New Zealand, Australia and United States $31 per hour | Convenient Onsite Parking | Uniform and PPE provided Ongoing Progression, Training and Development | 90 Years of Trusted Experience Hamilton Depot | Join a Stable and Essential Industry | Growing Company JJ’s iconic green fleet of trucks are out on the road every day, keeping our communities moving. Despite this, we are much more than meets the eye, with 23 divisions - spanning research and development, development of bespoke technology and equipment, maintenance of heavy vehicles, in house advisory, through to oil refining, and converting waste into clean energy, over 140 sites internationally, nearly 3,500 employees, and a fleet of over 2,500 vehicles. Operating in New Zealand for over 26 years, we have 9 depots; and continue to grow . . With our people at the heart of the JJ’s, the company is proud to offer a broad range of career pathways, from Drivers, Mechanics, Engineers, IT, Administration, Safety, Finance, and beyond. Work with us! ABOUT THE ROLE Join JJ’s as a Class 4 Driver / Waste Operator based out of our Hamilton depot, serving the local area. You’ll be behind the wheel of our safe, modern, and well-maintained waste collection vehicle - supported by on-site workshops and our bespoke in truck technologies. As we are an essential service provider, you will benefit from a stable and permanent role, regular hours with the opportunity for overtime, attractive pay rates, and bonuses. ABOUT YOU Hold a current HR licence Experience with Rear Lift, Crane, or Front Lift trucks is preferred (however, full training will be provided) Reliable and punctual - you show up on time, ready to get the job done An early riser – with shifts commencing around 3am Able to follow a driver run sheet but flexible and resourceful enough to adapt on the go Physically capable and enough strength to engage in regular manual handling, including loading and unloading bins Professional and approachable - the friendly face of JJs to our customers and a team player Safety-conscious and committed to following all policies and procedures Willing to complete a pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol test Able to provide a 5-year traffic history at the interview BENEFITS We appreciate there is more to life than work, we provide a variety of work options to ensure the job gets done; with competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location including: The security of an essential services industry Full-time, permanent role with attractive pay - $31 per hour Overtime and Bonuses Uniform and PPE provided Career development and growth opportunities Comprehensive training and support NEXT STEPS Depending on the role, the recruitment process may vary slightly; this could include phone and/or face-to-face interviews, skills-based assessments, pre-employment medicals and of course, an opportunity to meet the team. To view our other vacancies or more information about the role visit: jjswaste.co.nz/careers ABOUT THE COMPANY Founded in 1932, JJ’s Waste & Recycling is Austrasia’s largest family-owned and operated waste management company. From our beginnings as a small family business, we’ve grown into a global operation servicing Australia, New Zealand and the United States. We’re actively involved in environmental management and training, converting waste into clean energy, diverting food waste from landfill by turning it into compost, and manufacturing customised waste management equipment. We also specialise in asbestos removal, refining and recycling oil, managing and maintaining our fleet in-house, and leveraging our own bespoke technology systems. On top of that, we operate a dedicated scientific and medical distribution division — making us a truly diverse and innovative organisation. Despite our size, we are still a family run business and along with that comes good old fashion family values, such as honesty, integrity, humility and respect. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, reliability and performance, where every employee is valued and supported to grow, contribute and succeed. We remain focused on the future - investing in our people, service provision, safety, technology and sustainable waste solutions. We appreciate every application; however, due to the volume received, we’ll only be contacting candidates who are shortlisted. No agencies please, we’ve got this one covered! Unsolicited communication will result in the forfeiture of any engagement or partnership. #J-18808-Ljbffr