Asphalt Paving Operator

Fulton Hogan Ltd; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance after eligibility period

Life insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions up to 7%

Parental leave top-up payment

Ongoing training and development

Great discounts at retailers

Job summary

Fulton Hogan Ltd is seeking experienced Asphalt Paving Operators to join our Paving Crew based out of Palmerston North. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality surfacing works across various projects including roadways and car parks.

The role entails operating paving machinery, attending safety meetings, and performing general labor when necessary. Candidates must have paving experience and a Full Class 1 License with WTR endorsements.

Join us for excellent benefits including medical insurance, life insurance, and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience operating paving machinery, including asphalt pavers.
• Methodical approach to work and ownership of machinery maintenance.
• Ability to attend and participate in health and safety meetings.

Responsibilities

• Operate paving machinery and related equipment.
• Participate in pre-start meetings concerning hazards and safety.
• Undertake general labor duties as needed.

Skills

Paving experience

Mechanical aptitude

Customer focus

Good communication skills

Punctual timekeeping

Education

Full Class 1 License - WTR Endorsements

Job description

## Asphalt Paving OperatorApplylocations: Palmerston Northtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: July 25, 2026 (29 days left to apply)job requisition id: R25967**Nau mai, haere mai ki a Fulton Hogan | Join us at Fulton Hogan**We’re looking for experienced Asphalt Paving Operators to join our Paving Crew based out of Palmerston North.**Mō te tūranga | About the role**As a Paving Operator, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality surfacing works across a range of projects, from roadways and car parks to other paved surfaces. Working with specialist plant and machinery, you’ll help apply asphalt and related materials safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. This role offers the opportunity to work on projects of varying size and scope, with travel and periods of working away forming part of the position.**Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities*** Operate paving machinery, including asphalt pavers, skid steers and other related equipment.* Attend and take part in pre-start meetings, understanding hazards and Health & Safety Risks.* Undertake general labourer duties when required to ensure project timeframes are met.* Work closely with other paving team members, including labourers, forepersons and site supervisors.**Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We're looking for someone with*** Paving experience – essential.* Full Class 1 License - WTR Endorsements, Class 2 an advantage but not essential.* Mechanical aptitude and methodical approach to work.* An ownership towards maintenance and care of machinery.* Customer focus and good communication skills.* Punctual timekeeping.**He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits**At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You'll have access to:* Medical insurance after the eligibility period* Life insurance* KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%* Parental leave top‐up payment with additional return‐to‐work support* Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities* Great discounts at a wide range of retailers**Ko wai mātou | About us**Fulton Hogan is an integrated infrastructure, construction and services business working across New Zealand and Australia. We partner with clients and communities to design, build, operate and maintain critical assets - from bitumen and quarries to roads, water and energy. Our people are united by a simple purpose: to create, connect and care for communities, while reducing environmental impact and supporting more sustainable futures.### About UsWe are driven by fresh ideas and opportunities. We aim to do more and do better – for our people, our communities and the countries that we work in.As an employer, we know this relationship is a two-way street.We’re always looking for people who are passionate about the work they do. If that’s you, we’d like to invite you to become part of our family and join us in the good work we do.