Grader Operator

Fulton Hogan; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance after eligibility

Life insurance from day one

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Parental leave top up

Ongoing training and development

Staff discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan in Gisborne is seeking an experienced Grader Operator to join our maintenance team. In this hands-on role you’ll operate a motor grader to shape, level and maintain road surfaces, shoulders and drainage across rural and urban sites, delivering safe, high-quality outcomes.

You’ll work both independently in the field and with other crews, follow safety procedures, complete pre-start checks and liaise with the public on active sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating a grader in road maintenance or civil construction.
• Class 2 licence with W, T, F endorsements as a minimum.
• Ability to work unsupervised and also contribute well within a team.
• Strong safety awareness and good judgement around public/live traffic.
• Practical, reliable approach and commitment to high-standard work.

Responsibilities

• Operate the grader to shape, level and maintain road surfaces, shoulders and drainage.
• Carry out maintenance works across rural and urban roading environments.
• Work to required line and level standards while delivering safe, high-quality outcomes.
• Complete daily pre-start checks and basic routine machine maintenance.
• Work closely with other maintenance crews and engage respectfully with the public on active sites.

Skills

Grader operation

Unsupervised work

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Grader Operator to join our Gisborne maintenance team. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll operate a motor grader to shape, level and maintain road surfaces, shoulders and drainage across rural and urban environments.

You’ll be trusted to work safely, use good judgement and deliver quality work to the required line and level. Some days you’ll be working independently out in the field. Other days you’ll be teaming up with other crews across our maintenance division. Either way, you’ll be part of a down‑to‑earth team doing good work that keeps local roads safe and serviceable.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Operate the grader to shape, level and maintain road surfaces, shoulders and drainage.
• Carry out maintenance works across rural and urban roading environments.
• Work to required line and level standards while delivering safe, high‑quality outcomes.
• Complete daily pre‑start checks and basic routine machine maintenance.
• Work closely with other maintenance crews and engage respectfully with members of the public on active sites.

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with

• Proven experience operating a grader in road maintenance, civil construction or a similar environment.
• Class 2 licence and W, T, F endorsements as a minimum.
• Ability to work unsupervised and also contribute well within a team environment.
• Strong safety awareness, sound judgement and confidence working around the public and live traffic.
• A practical, reliable approach and commitment to doing good work to a high standard.

He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | 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 after the eligibility period.
• Life insurance from day one.
• 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 what we do and how we do it. We’re flat, friendly and forward moving. Titles matter less than ideas, and we back our people to get stuck in, take ownership and keep finding better ways to do things.

We do serious work that matters to our communities, but we don’t make ourselves the centre of attention. If you want to be part of a team that sets high standards, looks out for each other and gets a real kick out of delivering for the region, you’ll fit right in.

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