Crane Operator

The Fulton Hogan Life

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.  

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

We specialise in infrastructure construction with a strong focus on reinforced concrete. Our current projects span a wide range, including bridges, wharves, water treatment plants, storage tanks, and pipelines.

We are looking for a Crane Operator to join our Civil Construction Team, here at Fulton Hogan. The main yard will be based out of Ranui, West Auckland but you will be required to travel to and from projects and from time to time, you may be required to work away from home.

With a modern fleet of cranes, consisting of 50t -280t lattice boom crawler cranes and 25t – 35t rough terrain cranes. You will be highly experienced and confident in operating this range of fleet.

Working closely with the Site Supervisor, you're the vital link to safe accident-free crane and lifting operations, good planning, identifying foreseeable hazards and addressing risks will be detailed on your lift plans. You will be a confident communicator and enjoy being part of a small close-knit team.

In addition to the above you will:

• Conduct pre‑start checks, risk assessments and be part of toolbox meetings
• Ensuring lifts meet site including OEM limits e.g. radius, load, wind speed
• Provide constant and clear communication with dogmen, riggers, crews and supervisors
• Undertake routine, complex lifts and piling work on our projects
• As required operate different types of plant and machinery as well as undertake dogman tasks

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 “an eligibility period applies”
• 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:

• Have US27676 and US3795 or NZ Certificate in Cranes (Level 3 or 4)
• Hold a Class 4 NZ drivers’ licence and WTR endorsement
• Have sound knowledge, understanding and experience of crane operations
• Piling experience in particular operating vibro and hydraulic hammers
• Be alert, have good vision and is physically fit
• Positively promote and incorporate Health, Safety and wellbeing on all aspects of work 

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.