Driver/Operator

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Fulton Hogan is hiring a skilled Driver/Operator for the WTA Maintenance team on a rotational day and night roster, with a focus on night work across Wairarapa, Kapiti and Wellington. You will perform cyclic maintenance, fix corridor assets, pothole repairs, sweeping and support labouring tasks, plus pre start meetings and tailgates and ongoing equipment checks to keep the State Highway network safe and reliable. The ideal candidate has prior plant and machinery experience in road maintenance or civil construction, a safety-first mindset, and strong teamwork. Apply with a targeted resume, highlighting relevant machinery and night shift flexibility; be prepared for a pre-employment medical and drug screen. Benefits and opportunities for progression are offered.

Job Description

The opportunity:

We are seeking a skilled Driver/Operator to join our WTA Maintenance team. Predominately Night Shift, we are looking for operators in the Wairarapa, Kapiti and Wellington Regions

This role is essential to the successful delivery of our maintenance and operations programme. You will undertake cyclic maintenance duties, including repairing and replacing corridor assets such as barriers, signs, pavements, and drainage, as well as carrying out pothole repairs and sweeping operations.

By joining our team, you will take a hands on role in maintaining the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the State Highway network, helping us to deliver a State Highway network we are proud of.

Shift Pattern: This position involves working on a rotational roster of day and night shifts:

•    Day shift: Monday to Friday, generally between 7am and 7pm
•    Night shift: Sunday to Thursday, generally between 7pm and 7am

In addition to the above, you will take part in pre start meetings and tailgates, operate plant and machinery while supporting labouring tasks as directed, and perform essential equipment checks and maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operation.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience operating plant and machinery, ideally within road maintenance or civil construction. You will bring a positive, can do attitude, demonstrate a strong focus on safety, and work effectively as part of a team.

The Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to a range of other great benefits such as:

•    Increased KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones
•    BP fuel discounts
•    Job security, professional development and career progression opportunities
•    Access to family scholarship programmes to support their tertiary study
•    Excellent discounts at a wide range of retailers
•    Access to free confidential counselling and support services for you and your family

About Wellington Transport Alliance

The Wellington Transport Alliance (WTA) is a collaborative partnership between NZ Transport Agency, Fulton Hogan, and WSP. Together, the alliance is responsible for managing the maintenance and operations programme for the state highways and roading networks across the Greater Wellington Region. The WTA is committed to delivering high service standards to both the region’s road users and the Greater Wellington region network.

Sound like you?

If this is the role you have been waiting for, to challenge the status quo and work within a high-performing team, then apply today.

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.