Class 2 Recycling Driver

$34.00 hourly
  • Smart Environmental Ltd
  • 12/01/2026

Job Description

Smart Environmental Limited helps keep Queenstown tidy and thriving by servicing local businesses with reliable waste and recycling solutions. We’re committed to diverting waste from landfill and making sustainability part of everyday work. If you’re a Class 2 Driver who’s dependable, safety-driven, and enjoys working locally with a solid crew, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role:

• Permanent Full-time

• Monday – Friday workdays

• Weekend and public holiday work when required

• Minimum of 45 hours per week

• Queenstown location

• $33-34 per hour

Key responsibilities:

• Collect recycling and transport it to recycling facilities

• Safely operate rear load vehicles

• Log accurate records of collections and deliveries on Eroad/Logbook

• Complete daily vehicle checks

• Keep fit while you work - you may be required to get in and out of the truck multiple times.

Skills and experience required:

• Hold a NZ Class 2 driver’s licence or overseas equivalent.

• Minimum 6 month’s experience in operating Rearload vehicles.

• Confident with technology as you will be required to use a phone

• F Endorsement or OSH fork Licence is advantageous but not mandatory

• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors

• Team Player with strong interpersonal skills

• Commitment to safety and environmental standards.

Benefits

We offer you the opportunity to join our diverse and inclusive culture and be part of a great team working in a collaborative environment.

We pride ourselves on our team environments and company culture, and can offer a competitive base salary, diversity, and career development.

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Please note that due to NZ immigration requirements we are obliged to consider candidates that already have the right to work in New Zealand for this role first. Due to this we may not be able to support a visa application for this role.

We want all our work mates to get home safely, this is why our offer of employments are subject to you passing a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screening within the first 30 days of employment.

If this sounds like the role for you! Apply Online or email: Rpeyroux@smartenvironmental.co.nz

For your application to be considered you must provide evidence of your right to work in New Zealand.