Cyclic Operator - West Coast IDC

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver contributions

Parental leave top-up

Training and development

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan is seeking a Cyclic Operator on the West Coast of New Zealand to join a hands-on crew delivering essential road maintenance across the West Coast network. This outdoor role requires teamwork, safety-first thinking, and the ability to adapt to changing conditions to keep roads safe and reliable for communities.

Responsibilities include road inspections, maintenance activities, responding to emergencies, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Experience in road maintenance or cyclic operations is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely in outdoor conditions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete road inspections and required maintenance activities across the network.
• Promptly respond to emergency events and provide high-quality service to the community.
• Represent the contract professionally in public settings.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting with attention to detail.
• Perform general maintenance tasks as required.
• Collaborate with the crew to deliver quality outcomes for customers.

Skills

Road maintenance

Teamwork

Safety-first mindset

Tools

Class 2 driver's licence

WTR endorsements

Job description

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As a Cyclic Operator, you'll be part of a hands‑on crew delivering essential road maintenance work across the West Coast network. This is an outdoor role where no two days look exactly the same, and your work will help keep roads safe, reliable, and ready for the communities that use them every day. You'll be trusted to get stuck in, work well with the team, and bring a safety‑first mindset to everything you do. If you enjoy practical work, take pride in doing the job properly, and are comfortable working in a changing environment, this might be the role for you.

The West Coast IDC contract involves roading maintenance, renewals and operational work for 870kms of state highways within the district, stretching from Haast in the south to Mokihinui in the north, and across to the main divide of the Southern Alps. It is a full‑time position, with work carried out across weekdays and, at times, outside normal hours to meet operational needs, weather events, or response requirements.

• Complete road inspections and required maintenance activities across the network.
• Promptly respond to emergency events/callouts and provide an overall great service to the West Coast community.
• Act as the face of the contract, ensuring a professional approach in public relations.
• Maintain a high attention to detail to produce accurate records and reporting.
• Perform any other general maintenance tasks as required.
• Work closely with the wider crew to deliver Good Work for our customers and communities.
• Previous experience in Road maintenance, ideally cyclic operations .
• Class 2 drivers' licence and WTR endorsements (training can be provided for those without!).
• The ability to work unsupervised as well as in a face paced team environment.
• A proactive approach to health and safety - it's our #1 priority!
• A strong sense of community ownership, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A focus on quality and caring for the environment.
• A willingness to learn and advance current skills to meet contract objectives.

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.

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.

All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre‑employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.