Job Description

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Civil Grader Operator to join our Construction Division based in Hamilton. This is a hands-on role where your skills will help deliver good work across a range of civil and roading projects.

You’ll be trusted to operate with precision, work closely with the wider crew, and help deliver high quality outcomes safely and efficiently. If you like variety, take pride in getting the final trim right & want to be part of a team that’s fun, friendly and serious when it counts, this could be your next move.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Operate a grader to shape, level, and maintain roads, shoulders, drainage ditches and finished road surfaces.
• Carry out routine road maintenance, including pothole repairs and erosion control work.
• Complete area-wide pavement treatments, overlays and final trim work to a high standard.
• Support subdivision pavement works and wider civil construction activities.
• Help deliver projects to plan, while maintaining strong safety, quality and performance standards.

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with

• At least 2 years’ proven grader operating experience in civil and road construction.
• A Full Class 2 licence and WTR endorsements.
• Strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and confidence working to deadlines.
• Proven experience leading crews and communicating clearly with team members and suppliers.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality, reliability, respect, and being part of an efficient team.

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

At Fulton Hogan, good work is about more than what we build. It’s how we show up, how we work together, and how we keep moving forward. We’re not big on hierarchy. We back good people, value ideas over ego, and give our teams the trust and support to do their best work.

We take the work seriously, not ourselves. That means a friendly, down to earth team culture, high standards, and a real focus on doing the job right. Join us and be part of a business that is building better communities across New Zealand.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

If you’re an experienced civil grader operator with the skills to deliver great results and the right to work in New Zealand, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now to join Fulton Hogan and help us keep delivering good work.