Crane Operator – Civil Construction (Crawler/Lattice)

JobSpace; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Parental leave top-up payment

Family scholarships

Ongoing training and development

Great discounts at a wide range ofret

Medical insurance "an eligibility"

Life insurance

Job summary

Fulton Hogan is seeking an experienced Crane Operator to join our Civil Construction Team in New Zealand. You will operate crawler cranes across infrastructure projects, contribute to lift planning and safety, and work with a close-knit team to deliver results.

Based from our Christchurch/Wellington projects, you’ll travel to sites and may be required to stay away from home. Strong crawler crane experience and NZ Crane Certificates are essential.

Qualifications

• NZ Crane Operator with Class 4 NZ drivers license and WTR endorsement.
• Hold US27676 and US3795 or NZ Certificate in Cranes (Level 3 or 4).
• Experience operating crawler cranes and lifting operations.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and work away from home as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate crawler cranes safely and confidently across a range of civil construction projects.
• Complete pre-start checks, risk assessments, and contribute to toolbox meetings.
• Prepare and follow lift plans, identifying foreseeable hazards and managing risks.
• Ensure all lifts meet site and OEM requirements, including load, radius, and wind limits.
• Communicate clearly with riggers, dogmen, site crews, and supervisors throughout lifting operations.
• Undertake routine and complex lifts, including piling work where required.
• Support the wider team by operating other plant and machinery as needed.
• Carry out dogman tasks when required.
• Promote health, safety, and wellbeing in every part of the job.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions
• Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support
• Family scholarships
• Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers
• Medical insurance "an eligibility period applies"
• Life insurance

Skills

Crawler crane experience

Safe lifting practices

Team communication

Education

NZ Certificate in Cranes (Level 3 or 4)

Tools

50t–280t lattice boom crawler cranes

25t–35t rough terrain cranes

Vibro hammer

Hydraulic hammers

Job description

Fulton Hogan is seeking an experienced Crane Operator to join our Civil Construction Team in New Zealand. You will operate crawler cranes across infrastructure projects, contribute to lift planning and safety, and work with a close-knit team to deliver results.

Based from our Christchurch/Wellington projects, you’ll travel to sites and may be required to stay away from home. Strong crawler crane experience and NZ Crane Certificates are essential.