Some people drive a truck. We're looking for someone who'll run one.

Meet your new office: a 2019 Hino 300 4x4 flush truck with a full jetting setup. It's compact, capable and built to get where bigger units can't, whether that's tight urban streets, rural roadsides or soft, muddy access tracks. When drains, culverts and pipelines block up, this truck goes in and gets them flowing again.

About Us

Part of the HW Richardson Group, SouthRoads has been part of Southland since 1989 and now has over 250 experienced staff working across Southland and Otago. With one of the most modern and reliable construction fleets in New Zealand, we work across roading, site development, civil engineering, and aggregates — and we're proud to do it with local people who know the local area.

What you'll be doing

You'll operate the flush truck across drainage, pipeline and culvert work, from planned maintenance through to call-outs where you're the person who gets things moving again. You'll be trusted to manage your own day: plan jobs, keep on top of servicing and pre-starts, and keep the truck running like it's your own business.

We also want you to help grow this part of our operation. You'll talk to our project teams, spot where the truck can add value on upcoming jobs, and help build its reputation as the go-to solution. When the truck isn't needed, you'll jump in on other crews, so if you like variety and picking up new skills, this role has plenty of both.

What you'll need

• A full Class 2 licence
• The drive to self-manage and take real ownership of your work
• A can-do attitude and the flexibility to help wherever you're needed
• A strong safety mindset. We look after our people and expect you to look after yourself and your team
• Jetting, vac or drainage experience is a bonus, but the right attitude matters most, and we'll train you on the gear

What we offer

• Competitive pay and job security
• Overtime pay - hard work gets rewarded
• Medical insurance options and HWR staff discounts

If you're the kind of operator who takes pride in their gear, enjoys solving problems, and wants a role where you're trusted to get on with it, we want to hear from you.