Paving Operator

Fulton Hogan; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions (up t

Parental leave top up

Job summary

Fulton Hogan is seeking an Asphalt Paving Operator to join our crew in Wellington/Lower Hutt. This hands-on role involves operating plant and machinery to support asphalt paving and civil works, while keeping safety and quality at the forefront.

You'll be part of a flat, friendly team that takes pride in high standards and reliable delivery. A focus on practical work, teamwork, and a can-do attitude will help you thrive and progress within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in asphalt paving and civil construction.
• Current Class 1 licence with possible Class 2 endorsement preferred.
• Strong safety mindset and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate asphalt paving plant and machinery safely and efficiently.
• Carry out pre-starts, checks and basic maintenance.
• Follow site safety, environmental and quality requirements and escalate issues.
• Report incidents and near misses to drive improvements.
• Support the crew with daily site tasks as directed.

Skills

Asphalt paving experience

Licensed operator

Safety focus

Team player

Job description

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We're looking for an Asphalt Paving Operator to join our crew and help deliver good work for our customers, safely, on time, and to a high standard. This is a hands-on role where you'll operate plant and machinery to support asphalt paving and civil works, while looking out for your team and taking pride in a job well done.

At Fulton Hogan, you're not just there to fill a seat. You'll play a real part in the success of the job, working with a team that is flat, friendly, and serious when it counts. If you like practical work, high standards, and being part of a crew that backs each other, this could be your place.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Operate asphalt paving plant and machinery safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Complete pre-starts, checks, and basic maintenance including tyres, oil, grease, and general plant condition.
• Follow site safety, environmental, and quality requirements, and push pause if something doesn't look right.
• Report incidents, accidents, and near misses so we can keep improving how we work.
• Support the wider crew with day-to-day site tasks and other duties reasonably requested by your leader.

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

• Experience compacting asphalt and working around paving or civil construction activities.
• A current Class 1 licence, with Class 2 and WTR endorsements preferred.
• A strong focus on safety, quality, and doing the job right first time.
• A practical, reliable, team-focused approach with a can-do attitude.
• The ability to think ahead, solve problems, and carry out the inherent requirements of the role.

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 more than what we deliver, it's how we show up for each other, our customers, and the communities we work in. We're a business built on respect, energy and effort, attitude, and leadership. We keep things low ego and straight up. Titles matter less than ideas, and the best ideas can come from anywhere.

We take the work seriously, not ourselves. That means a relaxed, down-to-earth team culture day to day, with serious standards when it counts. If you want to be part of a crew that works hard, has a laugh, backs each other, and is always looking for a better way, you'll fit right in.

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