Hydrovac Operator

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.  

We are looking for an experienced Hydrovac Operator to join our Waters team in Whakatu. In the day-to-day operations you won’t just be operating the Hydrovac Truck, you will be scheduling and organising jobs, liaising with customers and clients as well as assisting in general duties. Ideally you will be experienced in jet and vacuum trucks, for the right candidate we can teach you the skills needed to use a Hydrovac. What really matters to us is getting an experienced, capable truck driver who takes care of their machinery.

In addition to the above you will:

• Drive and operate trucks and machinery in a professional and safe manner, always aware of your surroundings and conscious of the safety and wellbeing of others

• Ensuring trucks and equipment comply with all transport regulations (i.e. COF, Rego)

• Ensure that the plant is ready for daily operation at the designated times

• Maintaining the Hydrovac and equipment in a presentable condition

Good Work equals Good Benefits

• Time and a half after 8 hours per day

• 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:

• Minimum Class 4 licence with a minimum of 2 year’s Truck Driving experience

• Experience operating jet and vacuum trucks would be advantageous

• Mechanical aptitude and high priority towards taking care of your truck and an excellent attitude toward the maintenance and care of machinery

• Flexibility to perform various daily tasks and grow with the team

• Good understanding of site safety and hazard management

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• First Aid certificate is desirable

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.