Machine Operator

Job Description

Role Title: Machine Operator, State Highway Maintenance

Location: Nelson

Contract Type: Full Time

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.

The Opportunity

Due to growth, we are looking for a Machine Operator to join the Fulton Hogan State Highway Maintenance Team in Nelson.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team in a role that is both rewarding and challenging.  Reporting to the Supervisor, you will primarily be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of various items of construction equipment and heavy plant along with getting stuck in with general labouring when required.  You will be working on projects for internal and external customers in the Nelson Region predominately on the state highway while complying with all relevant code of practice and quality requirements.

The right candidate will be able to:

• Understand and embrace our Living Safely approach.
• Operate heavy vehicles, and other road construction equipment
• Take personal responsibility for the safety of your workmates, the environment, public and yourself.
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with the relevant job and work instruction. Be available to be rostered on call, and work night shift where required.
• Have some level of skill to operate technology such as an iPad (training provided).

 What you’ll bring to the table

• Minimum Class 2 driver’s license and WTR (Class 5 preferred but not essential)
• Pavement construction and drainage experience
• Able to work both independently and as a team
• An unwavering commitment towards living safely with a safety record to match
• Be a reliable individual with a strong work ethic

Good Work equals Good Benefits

· Medical insurance (eligibility period)

· Life insurance

· KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones up to 7%.

· 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.

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.

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.

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.