Paving Operator

Job Description

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.  

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.

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

We are seeking expressions of interest for experienced Paving Operators to to be part of our work across Auckland.

As a Paving Operator your key duties will be operating the plant machinery including the vital paving machine to apply asphalt and other materials to roadways, car parks, and other surfaces. You will work across various sized civil infrastructure projects within Auckland, alongside your paving side operator and crew members. You will be a multi-skilled plant machine operator, joining us at Fulton Hogan.

In addition to the above you will: 

• Operate paving machinery (must), including asphalt pavers, rollers, excavators and other related equipment.

• Set up, calibrate, and maintain paving equipment to ensure efficient operation and high-quality output.

• Control and monitor the paving process to ensure even application of asphalt and other materials

• Attend and take part in pre-start meetings, understanding hazards and H&S risks

• Conduct general labourer duties when required to ensure timely completion per project timeframes

• Work closely with other construction team members, including labourers, forepersons, and site supervisors

We’re looking for someone with:

• Hold a Class 1 NZ Drivers Licence and WTR Endorsement

• Class 2 NZ Drivers Licence is preferred

• Having strong competency operating asphalt pavers, rollers, excavators in the construction industry

• Have the willingness to help out with labouring duties when required

• Able to work both day and night shifts and weekends as/when required

This role is a Full Time, Permanent position guaranteed a minimum of 40 hours per week. The wage ranges from $27.00 – 36.00 per hour, this role may include penal rates pending on the chosen agreement.

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

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.  

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.

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.