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Driver Operator - Surfacing
full-timeLower Hutt

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Location

Lower Hutt

Type

full-time

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Job Description

Nau mai haere mai ki tā mātou whānau |Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of the opportunities, taking responsibility, having a crack, being accountable and making it happen. We live by our REAL values – Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, Leadership – and we demonstrate these through the good work we do, every day, as one team.  

As a Driver Operator in our surfacing team, you will be responsible for operating a variety of heavy vehicles and machinery, including rollers, pavers, trucks, and graders. Your duties will involve transporting surfacing materials to and from project sites and ensuring surfaces are properly prepared through grading and compaction.

You’ll also play a key role in laying, spreading, and smoothing different surfacing materials such as asphalt, concrete, and seal. Maintaining equipment and strictly following safety protocols are essential aspects of this role, as is working collaboratively with a diverse team to consistently deliver high-quality results.

In addition to the above you will:

  • Understand and embrace our living safely approach.

  • Take personal responsibility for the safety of your workmates, the environment, public and yourself.

  • Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with the relevant job and work instruction.

Good Work equals Good Benefits

  • KiwiSaver employer contributions

  • Fuel discount card

  • Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support

  • Family scholarships

  • Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities

  • Great discounts at a wide range of retailers

  • Medical insurance (eligibility period applies)

  • Life insurance

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. 

We’re looking for someone with:

  • Full Class 2 license and WTR.

  • Previous experience in surfacing

  • Experience in operating as rollers, skid steers & pavers is a must

  • Able to work both independently or as a team

  • Excellent communication skills.

Creating, Connecting and caring for the community 

Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives, while at a regional and national level we provide financial support, skills and resources to a wide range of organisations that are strengthening our communities. Our focus aims to also reduce our impact on the environment, and regenerate healthy new ecosystems. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact, sustainable ways of delivering infrastructure.

Learn more about us: Homepage - Fulton Hogan  and make an application to join our growing industry. 

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

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.


We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.

We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.

Other facts

Tech stack
Full Class 2 License,WTR,Surfacing Experience,Operating Rollers,Operating Skid Steers,Operating Pavers,Independent Work,Teamwork,Excellent Communication Skills

About Fulton Hogan

Fulton Hogan has 90 years experience in the transport, water, energy, mining and land development infrastructure sector in New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific.

We create communities from the ground up, starting with our own network of quarries, complemented by our asphalt, emulsion and precast plants and we pride ourselves on being a family company – one which cares about communities and the people in them, especially our customers, suppliers and our people.

Our 10,000+ strong team helps to create, connect, and care for communities; building the roads, ports, airports, infrastructure and property which bring people together.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Civil Engineering
Founding Year: 1933

What you'll do

  • As a Driver Operator, you will operate heavy vehicles and machinery for surfacing projects, including transporting materials and preparing surfaces. You will also be involved in laying and smoothing surfacing materials while maintaining equipment and adhering to safety protocols.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Driver Operator - Surfacing do at Fulton Hogan?

As a Driver Operator - Surfacing at Fulton Hogan, you will: as a Driver Operator, you will operate heavy vehicles and machinery for surfacing projects, including transporting materials and preparing surfaces. You will also be involved in laying and smoothing surfacing materials while maintaining equipment and adhering to safety protocols..

Why join Fulton Hogan as a Driver Operator - Surfacing?

Fulton Hogan is a leading Civil Engineering company.

Is the Driver Operator - Surfacing position at Fulton Hogan remote?

The Driver Operator - Surfacing position at Fulton Hogan is based in Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Driver Operator - Surfacing position at Fulton Hogan?

You can apply for the Driver Operator - Surfacing position at Fulton Hogan directly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process. You can also learn more about Fulton Hogan on their website.