Cyclic Operator

Fulton Hogan; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Parental leave top up

Ongoing training and development

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan is seeking a Cyclic Operator for Gore and the wider Southland area to join our field team responsible for cyclical maintenance and road upkeep. You will work with a crew to support day-to-day operations and contribute to high-quality, safety-conscious site work.

The role emphasizes practical hands-on activity, with licensing and operating capability aligned to Grader Driver or Cyclic Crew positions.

Qualifications

• Experience in road maintenance or related field-based work.
• Licences and endorsements for Grader Driver or Cyclic Crew.
• Strong safety-first attitude and commitment to quality.
• Reliable, team-focused with willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of road maintenance and operations across the local network.
• Carry out cyclic maintenance, response work, and general road upkeep safely and to a high standard.
• Operate a grader where required or contribute to field activities as part of the Cyclic Crew.
• Follow Fulton Hogan systems, client requirements, and site safety expectations at all times.
• Work as part of a team to keep communities connected and the network safe.

Skills

Road maintenance experience

Plant operation experience

Team player

Safety-first

Tools

Grader

Cyclic equipment

Heavy plant operation

Job description

Cyclic Operator

Company : Fulton Hogan

Job Type : Full Time

New Zealand

Job Description - Cyclic Operator

About the role

At Fulton Hogan, good work starts with good people. We have secured the Gore Road Maintenance contract and are now looking for people in Gore and the wider Southland area to join our team delivering essential road maintenance services to the local community.

We are currently recruiting for a Grader Driver and Cyclic Crew roles. These are practical, field-based positions supporting day-to-day maintenance, cyclic works, response activities, and general network upkeep.

We’re looking for reliable, hands-on people who take pride in quality work, value safety, and enjoy working as part of a close-knit team. Whether your strength is operating a grader or delivering road maintenance work on the ground, this is an opportunity to be part of a local contract that helps keep the Gore network safe and connected.

Key role responsibilities

• Support the delivery of road maintenance and operational work across the local network.
• Carry out cyclic maintenance, response work, and general road upkeep safely and to a high standard.
• Operate a grader where required or contribute to hands-on field activities as part of the Cyclic Crew.
• Follow Fulton Hogan systems, client requirements, and site safety expectations at all times.
• Work as part of a team focused on keeping communities connected and the network safe for road users.

We’re looking for someone with

• Experience in road maintenance, civil construction, plant operation, or related field-based work.
• Relevant licences, endorsements, and operating capability suited to either a Grader Driver or Cyclic Crew role.
• A strong safety-first approach and a commitment to quality outcomes for clients and communities.
• A reliable, team-focused attitude, with the flexibility to adapt and pitch in where needed.
• Motivation, initiative, and a willingness to learn and grow with the team.

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 and Life insurance after the eligibility period.
• 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.

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. Our people are united by a simple purpose: to create, connect and care for communities.

We’re flat, friendly, and forward moving. We take the work seriously, not ourselves. That means backing our people, keeping standards high, and doing good work that matters.