Driver Operator (Excavator)
Fulton Hogan Limited
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The Fulton Hogan Life
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.
Nau mai haere mai ki tā mātou whānau | Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family We're looking for a Driver Operators to join us at Fulton Hogan. You'll support work across our maintenance contracts and wider projects for mainly south of Auckland, which covers work across pavements, kerb and channel and asphalt.
You will be a skilled and safety conscious Excavator Operator joining a dedicated and hardworking construction team performing skilled duties, mainly as an operator but as part of driving the completion and adhering to the programme - you will also perform labouring duties such as concrete pours, finishing and laying asphalt when needed.
In a****ddition to the above you will:
- Operate excavators to perform digging, trenching, loading, and grading tasks as directed
- Locate service using the CATGeny (Utility locator)
- Be confident and competent in performing excavating per the specifications
- Conduct reinstatement of patches in the carriageways
- Carry out routine machine inspections, maintenance, and basic repairs
- Maintain accurate daily logs of operations, including fuel usage, hours worked, and incidents
- Complete operating towards and physical formwork and asphalt reinstatement duties for footpaths, driveways, kerbs and panel replacement
This role will be a Full Time, Permanent position with a minimum guarantee of 40 hours per week. The hourly rate is between $27.00 - $35.19 per hour. The official title for this position will be a Driver Operator.
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:
- A minimum 3 years' experience as an Excavator Operator in construction industry
- A minimum Class 2 Full NZ Drivers Licence - (Required to operate 20 Tonnes)
- A current (WTR) Wheels, Tracks and Rollers NZ Endorsement
- Able to operate up to 1.8 to 20 Tonne Excavators
- Flexible to work AM, PM and Night shifts and weekends (65% of the work includes night shift)
- You will ideally have experience in Concrete, Formwork and Asphalt for when not operating
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 "an eligibility period applies"
- Life insurance
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.
Festive Season: The Fulton Hogan Recruitment team will be taking a break during the period Friday 19th December 2025 until 12th January 2026. Updates on applications during this period will commence once the team is back in the office. Thank you for your understanding ~ Happy Holidays!
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Fulton Hogan Limited
At Fulton Hogan we build and maintain infrastructure that improves the quality of life across New Zealand and Australia. Everything from roads and bridges, to energy, water and communication. We work hard because it matters. We’re proud of our achievements, and excited about our future, because the only way we’re going is forward. And we’re committed to ensuring the work we do today will make a real difference to the lives of our people and customers, the communities they call home, and the world we live in, tomorrow.
As we evolve responsibly, we always look out for each other and strive to do the right thing. By collaborating we build meaningful and lasting relationships. It’s this attitude – and our willingness to roll up our sleeves and give anything a crack – that has taken us from humble beginnings to progressive, proactive industry leaders, open to new ideas and new ways of doing things. We believe everyone should be given opportunities; to be safe, to be encouraged, to grow and to be the best they can be.
Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of the opportunities. If this sounds like you, get in touch!
