Quarry Machine Operator

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Fulton Hogan is seeking a safety minded Quarry Machine Operator to join the Luggate Quarry team in Central Otago on a casual onsite basis. The role blends hands on operation of loaders, diggers and trucks with crushing and screening and basic maintenance. You’ll be part of a crew that values hard work, clear communication and continuous improvement, with opportunities to upskill. Requirements include proven quarry or heavy machinery experience, a Class 2 license with WTR preferred, and a strong safety mindset; a pre employment medical and drug screen are required. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight your machines, maintenance tasks, teamwork and readiness for overtime, and show alignment with Fulton Hogan REAL values.

Job Description

Role: Quarry Machine Operator

Location: Central Otago – Luggate
Contract Type: Casual

Nau mai haere mai ki tā mātou whānau | Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of 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

We’re looking for motivated and safety-conscious Machine Operators to join our team at Luggate Quarry on a casual basis. This role offers a great mix of hands-on machine operation, plant maintenance, and teamwork in a supportive environment. You’ll be working across various parts of the quarry, helping to extract and process materials, operate heavy machinery, and ensure everything runs smoothly and safely.

You’ll be part of a close-knit crew that values hard work, communication, and continuous improvement. With opportunities to upskill and take on new challenges, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety in their day and takes pride in their work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operating loaders, diggers, trucks, and other quarry machinery safely and efficiently

• Extracting and processing materials from pits and stockpiles

• Performing daily pre-start checks and basic maintenance on plant and equipment

• Assisting with crushing and screening plant operations and maintenance

• Monitoring plant servicing and reporting any issues to the Quarry Foreman

• Participating in daily pre-starts, hazard IDs, and toolbox meetings

Once trained, you’ll be able to confidently operate the digger, loader, and crushing plant, contributing to both production and maintenance activities.

What You’ll Bring to the Table

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experienced in crushing and screening operations

• Highly competent in operating loaders and loading trucks

• Safety-conscious with strong H&S discipline

• Mechanically minded and confident with basic maintenance

• A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Adaptable to working with diverse crews and under pressure

• Willing to work overtime when required

• Professional and courteous in all interactions

Minimum Requirements:

• Class 2 license with WTR endorsement preferred

• Proven experience in quarry or similar heavy machinery environments

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 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.