Road Grader Operator: Safe, Independent & Growth

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

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.