Grader Driver

Fulton Hogan; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver

Parental leave top up

Career development

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan in Gore is seeking an experienced Grader Driver to join our road maintenance team. You will operate a grader across local network works, deliver planned maintenance, and support safety and quality on site.

This hands-on role requires proven grader experience, appropriate licences, and a team-focused mindset. You’ll be part of a collaborative crew dedicated to keeping roads safe, reliable, and well maintained for the community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating a grader in road maintenance, civil, or infrastructure environments.
• The relevant class licences, endorsements, and confidence operating heavy plant.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality, and doing the job right first time.
• A reliable, team-focused approach and the ability to work well with others on site.
• Good judgement, initiative, and a willingness to pitch in where needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate a grader safely and efficiently across road maintenance activities.
• Deliver planned maintenance, response work, and general network upkeep to a high standard.
• Complete daily checks and basic care of plant and equipment.
• Work closely with the wider crew to meet programme, quality, and safety expectations.
• Follow site procedures, traffic management requirements, and Fulton Hogan safety standards at all times.

Skills

Grader operation

Road maintenance

Safety focused

Team player

Heavy plant licence

Job description

At Fulton Hogan, good work starts with good people. We’ve secured the Gore Road Maintenance contract and are looking for an experienced Grader Driver to join our team in Gore, helping keep the local network safe, reliable, and well maintained.

This is a practical, hands-on role where your operating skills will make a real difference day to day. You’ll be trusted to deliver quality work, work safely, and take pride in maintaining roads and supporting the wider contract team. If you like being out on the job, backing your team, and doing work that matters to the community, this could be your next move.

• Operate a grader safely and efficiently across road maintenance activities.
• Deliver planned maintenance, response work, and general network upkeep to a high standard.
• Complete daily checks and basic care of plant and equipment.
• Work closely with the wider crew to meet programme, quality, and safety expectations.
• Follow site procedures, traffic management requirements, and Fulton Hogan safety standards at all times.
• Proven experience operating a grader in road maintenance, civil, or infrastructure environments.
• The relevant class licences, endorsements, and confidence operating heavy plant.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality, and doing the job right first time.
• A reliable, team-focused approach and the ability to work well with others on site.
• Good judgement, initiative, and a willingness to pitch in where needed.

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.

At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is more than what we deliver, it’s how we show up. We’re a team that’s flat, friendly, and forward moving. Titles matter less than ideas, and we back each other to do work we can be proud of.

We take the work seriously, not ourselves. That means a relaxed, down-to-earth team culture day to day, with high standards where it counts. We’re always looking for better ways to work, grow, and deliver for our clients and communities.