Foreman/Excavator Operator

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.

Join our Masterton Team as a Foreman/Excavator Operator on the Raumahunga Roads Maintenance Contract.

In this dual role, you'll be responsible for overseeing a variety of tasks such as routine road maintenance, drainage works, vegetation management, pavement repairs, and the installation and upkeep of signs and road markings.

As Foreman you will lead your crew to deliver work on time, within budget, safely, and to the highest quality standard. You will be responsible for the running of day-to-day operations and the coordination of all employees, plant resources, and subcontract personnel in your area of control.

In addition to leadership duties, you will also operate excavators on site. This includes carrying out earthworks, trenching, loading trucks, site preparation, and other tasks as required. You'll be accountable for the safe and efficient use of excavation machinery ensuring all work is performed according to project specifications and safety regulations.

Your role combines hands-on machinery operation with team leadership, making you central to achieving project success.

In addition to the above you will:

• Compete all documentation required for the role including time sheets, daily job sheets, pre start inspections, plant usage sheets, quality checklists, hazard IDs
• Ensure clear communication with project managers, clients and staff to report progress, resolve issues and assist with planning
• Monitor plant maintenance including log books and servicing
• Ensure machinery checks (eg: tyres, oil and grease, plant pre start) are completed and necessary maintenance completed before machinery is operated.
• Hold pre start meetings and make sure all safety, environment and quality processes for the job are followed

Good Work equals Good Benefits

• KiwiSaver employer contributions

• 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
• 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.

We're looking for someone with:

• Full class 4 licence
• Current Wheels, Tracks and Rollers endorsements
• Previous Foreman experience in civil construction
• Proven experience in operating excavators and other associated plant, including earthworks, site preparation and trenching
• Experience in running a crew, including directing staff, plant resources and subbies

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.