Specialist Operator - Milling

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.  

Join our busy paving team as a Mill Operator in Palmerston North.

As a Specialist Mill Operator, you will operate state-of-the-art milling machinery to efficiently remove and prepare road surfaces for repairs and resurfacing. This role involves assisting with all aspects of site preparation.

You’ll be responsible for loading, unloading, and handling milled materials safely, conducting routine machinery checks, and performing maintenance and minor repairs as needed. Collaboration with paving and surfacing team members is key, as together you’ll deliver high quality outcomes on every project.

In addition to the above you will:

• Support the paving team with day to day operations.

• Perform equipment maintenance to ensure optimal machine function and longevity.

• Work closely with your crew to ensure each job is completed efficiently and to a high standard.

• Record working hours accurately for invoicing.

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 licence – Class 4 preferred

• Wheels, Tracks, Rollers.

• Demonstrated experience and competency skills with operating milling machines.

• Additional experience and skills operating asphalt pavers, rollers, or similar surfacing and road construction equipment

• Strong knowledge of preparing, laying, and finishing asphalt.

• Committed to safety, with a proven track record working on active construction sites and live traffic environments

• Skilled at maintaining and troubleshooting rotomills, skid steers and paving equipment

• A reliable team player with solid communication skills

• Good level of physical fitness as the job often involves manual handling, standing for long periods, and working outdoors in various weather conditions.

• Capable of identifying operational issues and addressing them promptly to maintain project flow.

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. 

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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.