Grader Operator: Build Safe Rural & Urban Roads

Fulton Hogan Ltd; Gisborne; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver contributions

Parental leave top up

Training & development

Discounts across retailers

Job summary

Fulton Hogan Ltd in Gisborne is seeking an experienced Grader Operator to join our local maintenance team. This hands-on role involves operating a motor grader to shape, level, and maintain roads, shoulders and drainage across rural and urban environments.

You’ll work safely, demonstrate sound judgement, and contribute to quality outcomes. Some days you’ll be in the field solo and other days with crews, delivering reliable, high-standard road maintenance for the community.

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, sound judgement and confidence around the public.

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.

Skills

Grader operation

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Job description

Fulton Hogan Ltd in Gisborne is seeking an experienced Grader Operator to join our local maintenance team. This hands-on role involves operating a motor grader to shape, level, and maintain roads, shoulders and drainage across rural and urban environments.

You’ll work safely, demonstrate sound judgement, and contribute to quality outcomes. Some days you’ll be in the field solo and other days with crews, delivering reliable, high-standard road maintenance for the community.