Driver/Operator at Fulton Hogan

Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Plant Operation, Machinery Operation, Road Maintenance, Civil Construction, Safety Focus, Teamwork, Equipment Checks, Pothole Repair, Sweeping Operations, Labouring Tasks

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Job Description The opportunity: We are seeking a skilled Driver/Operator to join our WTA Maintenance team. Predominately Night Shift, we are looking for operators in the Wairarapa, Kapiti and Wellington Regions This role is essential to the successful delivery of our maintenance and operations programme. You will undertake cyclic maintenance duties, including repairing and replacing corridor assets such as barriers, signs, pavements, and drainage, as well as carrying out pothole repairs and sweeping operations. By joining our team, you will take a hands on role in maintaining the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the State Highway network, helping us to deliver a State Highway network we are proud of. Shift Pattern: This position involves working on a rotational roster of day and night shifts: • Day shift: Monday to Friday, generally between 7am and 7pm • Night shift: Sunday to Thursday, generally between 7pm and 7am In addition to the above, you will take part in pre start meetings and tailgates, operate plant and machinery while supporting labouring tasks as directed, and perform essential equipment checks and maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operation. About you To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience operating plant and machinery, ideally within road maintenance or civil construction. You will bring a positive, can do attitude, demonstrate a strong focus on safety, and work effectively as part of a team. The Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to a range of other great benefits such as: • Increased KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones • BP fuel discounts • Job security, professional development and career progression opportunities • Access to family scholarship programmes to support their tertiary study • Excellent discounts at a wide range of retailers • Access to free confidential counselling and support services for you and your family About Wellington Transport Alliance The Wellington Transport Alliance (WTA) is a collaborative partnership between NZ Transport Agency, Fulton Hogan, and WSP. Together, the alliance is responsible for managing the maintenance and operations programme for the state highways and roading networks across the Greater Wellington Region. The WTA is committed to delivering high service standards to both the region’s road users and the Greater Wellington region network. Sound like you? If this is the role you have been waiting for, to challenge the status quo and work within a high-performing team, then apply today. 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. We are driven by fresh ideas and opportunities. We aim to do more and do better – for our people, our communities and the countries that we work in. As an employer, we know this relationship is a two-way street. We’re always looking for people who are passionate about the work they do. If that’s you, we’d like to invite you to become part of our family and join us in the good work we do.

Responsibilities

The Driver/Operator will undertake cyclic maintenance duties, including repairing and replacing corridor assets such as barriers, signs, pavements, and drainage, alongside pothole repairs and sweeping operations. This role also requires operating plant and machinery while supporting labouring tasks and performing essential equipment checks.