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Chipseal Driver Operator

Tauranga
Full Time
about 2 months ago

October 09, 2024

Job Posting End Date

November 9, 2024

Job Location

Tauranga

Job Description

Nau mai haere mai ki tā mātou whānau |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.  

We are looking for experienced Class 5 Drivers to join our chipseal crew for roading projects in the Bay of Plenty and surrounding regions. We’re looking for dedicated individuals with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality. If you thrive in a hands-on-environment and have a passion for road construction and you want to contribute to building and maintaining essential infrastructure in our community, this is the role for you.

Flexibility is a must as you will be required to work up to 12 hours per day when we are busy and 8 hours (min.) daily but may be required to work periods of night shift. Weekly hours between 40 hours (min) Monday to Friday and 70 hours (max). The work will involve stay aways for extended periods of time.

In addition to the above you will:

  • Safely operate Class 5 vehicles, including transporting materials to and from job sites.

  • Operate and maintain chipseal machinery and equipment to ensure high-quality road surfaces.

  • Assist the chipseal crew with on-site tasks, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

  • Conduct pre-start checks and adhere to all health and safety standards and procedures.

Good Work equals Good Benefits

  • Medical insurance for you and your whānau.

  • Life insurance from day one.

  • 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. 

We’re looking for someone with:

  • A clean, full Class 5 driver’s license with proven experience.

  • Experience in operating chipseal machinery and equipment in road construction projects.

  • Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high quality work.

  • Ability to work effectively in a team, demonstrating reliability, strong communication skills, and a proactive attitude.

  • Good understanding of safety protocols and industry standards, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment.

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.


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

Fulton Hogan