Operator/Labourer

Fulton Hogan; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Away from Home Allowance (LAFHA

Corporate health and fitness programs

Health insurance discounts

Personal banking support

Retailer discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Fulton Hogan in Rutherford, NSW is seeking an experienced Operator / Labourer for full-time, permanent work across road and civil construction with a focus on operating plant and supporting labouring duties.

You’ll bring excavator experience with GPS machine control, experience operating posi-tracks/skid steers, and a safety-first attitude. A White Card is required and an MR licence is desirable.

Qualifications

• Excavator experience with GPS machine control.
• Experience operating posi-tracks/skid steers and other plant.
• Civil construction/roadworks experience including drainage and earthworks.
• A current White Card is required; MR licence is desirable.
• Strong safety focus and positive attitude.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators with GPS machine control on civil/road projects.
• Operate posi-tracks/skid steers and other plant as required.
• Assist with general civil and labouring duties and help crew meet project goals.

Skills

Safety focus

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Education

White Card

MR licence desirable

Tools

GPS excavator

Posi-tracks/ skid steers

Drainage and earthworks

Job description

What’s on offer?

We are seeking an experienced Operator / Labourer to join our growing team, primarily based out of Rutherford, NSW.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for an experienced civil operator who enjoys getting on the tools and being part of a crew. You’ll work across road and civil construction projects, operating a range of plant while also lending a hand with general civil and labouring duties when required.

You’ll bring strong excavator experience, including GPS machine control, along with experience operating posi-tracks/skid steers. You’ll be joining a skilled and supportive team where safety, quality and getting the job done together matter.

The role will include working away from home from time to time, with Living Away from Home Allowance (LAFHA) applicable when required.

How you’ll connect to the role

To be successful in this position, you’ll bring:

• Demonstrated excavator experience, including GPS machine control
• Experience operating posi-tracks/skid steers, with relevant plant competencies
• Proven civil construction and roadworks experience, including drainage, earthworks and trimming to level
• A current White Card, with an MR licence desirable
• A strong safety focus and positive attitude
• A willingness to work as part of the crew and assist with general civil and labouring duties when required
• The flexibility and willingness to travel and work away from home when required, with LAFHA applicable

The pre-employment process will include a medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening.

Want to be rewarded for the good work you do?

Looking for a company that places people at the heart of everything?

Our Living Safely culture ensures that we care for ourselves, each other and the communities that we work in.

Keen to progress your career?

We invest in our people’s career development and provide pathways in the form of apprenticeships, traineeships, or certificate(s) opportunities. If additional tickets and licenses are required, we can help with that too.

Never worked in our industry before?

We open new doors for people with transferable skills and experiences, helping them to thrive in the world of infrastructure construction. Where applicable, we provide training and support to help you succeed in the role.

Looking to enhance your wellbeing?

We offer benefits, including corporate health and fitness programs, health insurance discounts, personal banking support, a range of retailer discounts, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (including your immediate family).

Want to help us better the communities we live and work in?

Our purpose of creating, connecting, and caring for communities is more than a saying to us – it’s a way of thinking, working, and living because we’re locals too, and seek to give back in ways that strengthen and build resilient communities.

Our people share the same set of values that keep us REAL. Respect, Energy and Effort, Attitude and Leadership are what we stand for at Fulton Hogan and encourage us to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where we listen to, care for, celebrate, and respect everyone.

We are committed to reconciliation and building and nurturing respectful relationships with First Nations peoples. Through our First Nations Engagement Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we aim to promote opportunities, cultural understanding and partnerships that celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of Indigenous communities.