The role

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.



Class 2 Sanitation Driver

Taupo, New Zealand

Reference: 6886439

  • Monday - Friday work (home every night)
  • Wide range of employee benefits including free staff hire in our DIY fleet
  • 4% Employer Kiwisaver contribution (up to 6% based on length of service)

We are currently looking for a Class 2 truck driver to help support our Portables team in the Bay of Plenty Region. You will be based at our General Hire branch in Taupo.

The role will mainly cover the Taupo and Turangi areas but we will also need you to have runs around other parts of the Bay of Plenty and the Waikato as required. By being the face of our Portables business on these sites and ensuring the portable toilets are serviced and maintained to a high standard, you're a key part of our company's success and reputation.

As our only Portables team member based in Taupo, you will play a key role in supporting our local customers to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations. The role reports to the Portables Branch Manager who is based in Mt Maunganui.

There will be opportunities for additional paid hours on the weekend when servicing requires which is a nice bonus if you're keen. You will also have the opportunity for paid work at some of the big events we support (e.g. concerts, festivals and sporting events).

We're prioritising people with a Class 2 licence but we will consider taking an experienced Class 1 driver and putting them through an accelerated Class 2 course if required.

If you have any questions, your're welcome to contact the Branch Manager, Michael Gerbes on 0274954642

What you'll do:

  • Delivering and picking up our portable toilets at a variety of customer sites
  • Being responsible for a daily run of toilet servicing, pumping out, replacing consumables and general tidying
  • Keeping accurate records, completing run sheets of jobs done and any site access issues
  • Helping out around the branch yard ensuring all our hire gear and vehicles are kept in a hygienic and tidy condition ready for hire and use
  • Compliance and maintenance checks are done weekly on Sanitation trucks to ensure the upkeep, safe operations and LTSA road requirements are current

What you need:

  • Ideally a Full Class 2 Driver Licence (experienced Class 1 drivers will also be considered and we are happy to assist the right candidate in obtaining their Class 2 licence)
  • Dangerous Goods (DG) endorsement is preferred however we can assist you obtain this
  • A good work ethic, reliability and great customer service
  • Excellent customer service skills when speaking or dealing with Hirepool customers in person or over the phone
  • Good time management skills

Who we are:

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including enhanced employer Kiwisaver contributions, flexible working, and company-funded life insurance.



Join Hirepool direct from school or study

In 2019 Hirepool was asked by Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) to take part in a video case study about the Auckland CBD Jobs & Skills Hub (https://cbdhub.co.nz/).  The Hub connects people (including school leavers) with employers and jobs and career pathways that match their skills and interests.  Watch the video below and hear from two of our team who joined Hirepool direct from school/study.