Civil Excavator Operator

Fulton Hogan; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance and life insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Parental leave top-up

Training and career progression

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan in Hamilton is seeking an experienced Civil Excavator Operator to join our Construction Division. You will operate 8–T excavators across civil drainage projects, performing earthworks and drainage installation with a focus on safety and quality.

This hands-on role offers practical work, strong team support, and clear opportunities to contribute to essential infrastructure. We value reliable, detail-oriented people who take pride in high standards, safety, and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven civil construction experience, including drainage excavation.
• Minimum Class 2 licence with a WTR endorsement.
• Ability to work independently and deliver quality results under pressure.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate 8–T excavators across civil construction and drainage projects.
• Carry out general earthworks, road widening, and subdivision works.
• Complete drainage excavation, including water tabling and rural pipe installation.
• Support pavement construction, kerbing preparation, and batter shaping.
• Contribute to safe, efficient delivery of infrastructure projects.

Skills

Excavator operation

GPS equipment

Drainage/earthworks

Safety compliance

Class 2 licence

Tools

GPS-enabled equipment

Job description

Mņo te tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Civil Excavator Operator to join our Construction Division in Hamilton.

In this hands-on role, you’ll operate 8–T excavators across a variety of civil construction projects, with a strong focus on drainage excavation. You’ll be trusted to deliver high-quality work, operate safely, and help keep projects on track. If you take pride in practical work, value high standards, and enjoy being part of a supportive team, this could be your opportunity to do good work.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Operate 8–T excavators across civil construction and drainage projects.

• Carry out general earthworks, road widening, detailed excavation, and subdivision works.

• Complete drainage excavation, including water tabling and rural pipe installation.

• Support pavement construction, kerbing preparation, and the shaping and trimming of batters.

• Contribute to the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of infrastructure projects.

Kei te kimi mātň i tūā e whai ana i ēnei ūākāng | We’re looking for someone with

• Proven civil construction experience, including drainage excavation.

• A minimum Class 2 licence with a WTR endorsement.

• The ability to work independently, maintain attention to detail, and deliver quality results under pressure.

• A strong commitment to safety, quality, reliability, punctuality, and teamwork.

• Experience operating GPS-enabled equipment.

• New Zealand residency or citizenship.

He pai te mahi, he pai ēng painga | Good work, good benefits

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and provide the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us.

You’ll have access to:

• Medical and life insurance after the eligibility period.

• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.

• Parental leave top-up payments, with additional return-to-work support.

• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.

• Great discounts across a wide range of retailers.

Ko wai mātň | About us

At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is about more than what we build. It’s about how we show up, how we work together, and how we keep moving forward. We’re a friendly, down-to-earth team that takes the work seriously, without taking ourselves too seriously.

You’ll work alongside people who back one another, value good ideas over big egos, and know when to have a laugh and when to switch on. We set high standards, support growth, and give our people the opportunity to make a real impact on projects that matter.