Driver/Operator

Fulton Hogan Ltd; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 27,552 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Parental leave top up

Training and development

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan is seeking a Driver / Operator to join our chip sealing crew in Masterton. This hands-on role mainly involves driving, but you will help deliver high-quality work safely and on time.

You will operate machinery, participate in pre-starts and risk planning, and support day-to-day site tasks while upholding safety, environmental and quality processes.

Qualifications

• Class 4 License and WTR certification are required.
• Experience in chipseal crews is preferred.
• Hands-on, practical approach and comfort working outdoors in varying conditions.
• Willingness to learn and build new skills over time.

Responsibilities

• Safely carry out driver, plant operation, and general labouring tasks as directed by Foreman or Supervisor.
• Take part in pre-starts, risk planning, and speak up about hazards and safer methods.

Skills

Class 4 License

WTR Certification

Chipseal Experience

Outdoor/Physical Work

Job description

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for a Driver / Operator to join our chip sealing team in Masterton, while this role is predominately driving this is a hands-on role where you’ll help deliver good work safely, on time, and to a high standard.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Safely carry out driver, plant operation, and general labouring tasks as directed by your Foreman or Supervisor.
• Take part in pre-starts, risk planning, and speak up about hazards, controls, and safer ways of working.
• Operate machinery, tools, and equipment only when trained, competent, and licensed to do so.
• Support day-to-day site activities including lifting and shifting materials, using handheld equipment, and completing general site tasks.
• Follow safety, environmental, and quality processes, and report incidents, near misses, and improvement ideas.

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with Class 4 & WTR as a minimum, Class 5 would be an advantage Ideally you will have experience working within chipseal crews A practical, hands-on approach and comfort working outdoors in varying conditions. A willingness to learn, follow instructions, and build new skills over time.

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

• 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.

Ko wai mātou | About us

At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is about more than what we deliver. It’s how we show up, how we treat each other, and how we keep moving forward together. We’re a flat, friendly, down-to-earth team that backs people with the right attitude. We take the work seriously, not ourselves. You’ll join a business where ideas matter more than titles, where high standards and low ego go hand in hand, and where hard work can take you a long way. If you want to learn, contribute, and be part of a team that looks out for each other, you’ll fit right in.