Working at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of the opportunities, taking responsibility, having a crack, being accountable, and making it happen. We live by our REAL values – Respect, Energy and Effort, Attitude, Leadership – and we demonstrate these through the good work we do, every day, as one team. We’re looking for an experienced Civil Grader Operator to join our Construction Division based out of Hamilton. If you’re ready to be part of a team that delivers high-quality infrastructure projects while caring for the community and each other, we’d love to hear from you.
Welcome to Our Fulton Hogan Family
At Fulton Hogan, we truly care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools they need to succeed. Our focus extends beyond the workplace we’re committed to creating, connecting, and caring for the community. From reducing our environmental impact to supporting local causes and initiatives, we’re dedicated to making a positive difference. When you join us, you become part of a family that values your contribution and supports your growth.
About the Role
As a Civil Grader Operator in our Construction Division, you’ll be part of a team performing a wide range of construction activities, including:
- Operating a grader to shape, level, and maintain roads, shoulders, drainage ditches, and finishing road surfaces.
- Performing routine road maintenance, including repairing potholes and controlling erosion.
- Area-wide pavement treatments and overlays, including final trim work.
- Subdivision pavement work to high-quality standards.
- Ensuring high-quality infrastructure projects are delivered to plan using your expert operator skills.
What You’ll Bring
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- NZ residency or NZ citizenship.
- Minimum of 2 years’ proven experience operating graders in the civil and road construction industry.
- Ability to work independently with a keen eye for detail.
- Class 2 full licence and WTR endorsements.
- Previous experience with GPS – Total Station enabled equipment would be advantageous.
- Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to achieve strict deadlines.
- Proven experience in supervising and leading crews.
- Ability to communicate clear expectations to your team and suppliers.
- Commitment to workplace safety, quality, punctuality, reliability, respect for others, and working as part of an efficient team.
Good Work Equals Good Benefits
We believe in rewarding our people with a comprehensive benefits package:
- Medical Insurance Health coverage for you and your family.
- Life Insurance Peace of mind for the future.
- KiwiSaver Employer Contributions Up to 7% after service milestones.
- Fuel Discount Card Savings at the pump.
- Parental Leave Top-Up Payment Additional support with return-to-work assistance.
- Family Scholarships Supporting your loved ones’ education.
- Ongoing Training and Development Career growth and progression opportunities.
- Great Retail Discounts Savings at a wide range of retailers.
Creating, Connecting, and Caring for the Community
Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives, while at a regional and national level we provide financial support, skills, and resources to a wide range of organizations strengthening our communities. Our focus also aims to reduce our impact on the environment and regenerate healthy new ecosystems. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact ways of delivering infrastructure.
Why Join Fulton Hogan?
- REAL Values: Work in an environment that values Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, and Leadership.
- Family Culture: Be part of a team that cares about you and your wellbeing.
- Community Impact: Contribute to projects that make a difference in the community.
- Career Growth: Ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities.
- Great Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package supporting your health, finances, and family.
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced Civil Grader Operator ready to join a team that values quality, safety, and community, we’d love to hear from you. Applicants must have work rights in New Zealand.
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