Driver Operator - Road Maintenance - Kaitaia

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Driver Operator to join our Far North team, based in Kaitaia. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working outdoors, operating plant and machinery, and being part of a crew that keeps roading networks safe and moving.

You’ll work across roading projects involving chip seal, asphalt, gravel and other surfacing materials, using a range of plant and equipment to help deliver quality road maintenance and construction outcomes. From preparing and repairing road surfaces to operating earthmoving machinery and supporting sealing works, this is a varied role where no two days look the same.

You must bring strong machinery operating experience, mechanical know-how, experience in pavement and traffic services maintenance, and a practical approach to problem-solving. You’ll also need to be comfortable pitching in with manual work, supporting the wider team on site, and stepping up to help less experienced workers when needed.

Because this team supports incident response and network needs, you must be able to take part in an after-hours on-call roster and respond when required.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key responsibilities

• Operate a variety of plant, machinery and equipment used in roading and surfacing works
• Carry out road maintenance and construction tasks including digging up surfaces, tipping and spreading gravel, and applying seal or other materials
• Support chip sealing, asphalt and pavement works across active roading sites
• Complete pre-start checks and ensure machinery and equipment are in safe working order
• Assist with labouring tasks and other operational duties as directed by your Foreman or Supervisor
• Work safely and follow site traffic management, quality and environmental requirements at all times
• Support less experienced team members by demonstrating equipment use and helping check work quality where needed
• Contribute to on-call and after-hours response work on a rostered basis

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with

• A full Class 2 driver’s licence
• Prior experience in pavement and traffic services maintenance
• Demonstrated experience operating cyclic or automated machinery
• A strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving ability
• Physical fitness and the ability to manage the manual labour requirements of the role
• A strong commitment to safe work practices on live sites
• Willingness and flexibility to respond to after-hours callouts on a rostered basis
• STMS qualification preferred, but not essential

He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and support they need to do great work. You’ll be part of a team that values safety, reliability, teamwork and a good attitude, with opportunities to keep building your skills and experience along the way.

Ko wai mātou | About us

At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is about more than what we build. It’s how we show up for each other, our customers, and the communities we work in every day. We’re proud of our down-to-earth culture, our focus on safety and quality, and the real opportunities our people have to learn, grow and get ahead.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

If you’re a capable operator who enjoys practical outdoor work, takes pride in doing the job properly, and wants to be part of a solid crew delivering important roading work in the Far North, we’d love to hear from you.