Road Maintenance Inspector

Job Description

We’re looking for a Road Maintenance Inspector to join our West Waikato State Highway Maintenance Contract team, based in Hamilton. In this role you’ll report to and support the Operations Manager, carrying out visual inspections in line with specified frequencies and updating the Principal’s AWM system to ensure accurate, reliable data.

Key responsibilities:

• Use digital tools and technology to accurately record and detail inspection information

• Apply visual guidelines to identify defects, deterioration and failure modes

• Accurately assess defects for severity and priority maintenance repairs using the Fault Identification Guidelines

• Plan and carry out routine inspection programmes, including post‑event inspections and repair scoping

• Assist the Operational team with inspections based on routine work and Measure & Value work

• Collect evidence, images and test results to support evidence-based decision making

• Inspect the network in accordance with the inspection programme

• Undertake day and night inspections as required

• Participate in inspection alignment sessions and workshops

• Undertake miscellaneous activities as instructed from time to time.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong focus on safety and compliance

• Background in civil construction and/ or road maintenance

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise work

• Capability to provide clear work instructions and monitor outcomes

• Class 1 drivers licence required

• STMS experience preferred, but not essential

• Asks questions and shares ideas

• A good sense of humour and a positive, team‑focused attitude

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Flexibility with working hours, including participation in rostered on‑call duties

• Ability to relate well to a diverse range of people and working styles

Good Work equals Good Benefits  

• Company vehicle

• KiwiSaver employer contributions

• Fuel discount card

• Family scholarships  

• Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities

• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers  

• Medical insurance

• 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.   
  

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.

Applicants must have work rights in New Zealand.

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.