Operator / Truck Driver at Fulton Hogan

New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Truck Driving, Excavator Operation, Civil Construction, Contracting, Bulk Excavation, Trenching, Loading and Unloading, Drainage Support, Roading Support, Pavement Construction, Site Preparation, Labouring, Pre-start Checks, Basic Maintenance, Logbook Maintenance, Class 4 Driver Licence

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Job Description Nau mai, haere mai ki a Fulton Hogan | Join us at Fulton Hogan We’re looking for a Truck Driver/Operator to join our contracting team in Taranaki. As part of a small, tight-knit contracting crew, you’ll enjoy real variety and the satisfaction of seeing the results of your work every day, helping keep key projects moving and supporting local infrastructure. Mō te tūranga | About the role In this role you’ll work across construction sites, quarries and local roads in Taranaki, splitting your time between driving heavy trucks and operating excavators. Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities Drive trucks to transport metal, soil, aggregate, between sites and projects Operate excavators, bulk excavation, trenching, including safely loading and unloading trucks on construction sites, quarries and local roads Support civil construction work such as drainage, roading, pavement construction and site preparation, stepping into labouring and on-the-ground tasks when needed Complete daily pre-start checks, basic maintenance and cleaning of trucks and machinery, and maintain accurate logbooks and paperwork Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with Proven experience driving trucks in a civil construction or contracting environment Demonstrated experience operating excavators on work sites in urban and brown field environments Class 4 driver licence (minimum) Current W, T, R endorsements to operate wheels, tracks and rollers 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 opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You’ll have access to: Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7% Parental leave top‑up payment with additional return‑to‑work support Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities Great discounts at a wide range of retailers Ko wai mātou | About us Fulton Hogan is an integrated infrastructure, construction and services business working across New Zealand and Australia. We partner with clients and communities to design, build, operate and maintain critical assets – from bitumen and quarries to roads, water and energy. Our people are united by a simple purpose: to create, connect and care for communities, while reducing environmental impact and supporting more sustainable futures. Learn more about us at Homepage - Fulton Hogan and apply to be part of our growing industry. Me pēhea te tono | How to apply: Help build safer, more reliable roads and infrastructure for communities across Taranaki and Aotearoa. Using your skills behind the wheel and on the tools, you’ll keep critical projects moving and make a visible difference to how people live, work and travel every day. Apply now and start your journey with our Fulton Hogan whānau. 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 role requires splitting time between driving heavy trucks to transport materials and operating excavators for bulk excavation and trenching on construction sites and quarries. Key duties also include supporting civil construction work like drainage and roading, and performing necessary labouring tasks.