Heavy Vehicle Float Operator

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of opportunities, taking responsibility, and making it happen. We appreciate our peoples’ courage, curiosity and unique perspectives, and look to collaborate as much as possible to explore safer, smarter and more efficient ways of working in this rapidly changing world. We don’t stand still – there are always opportunities to do more and do better.

- Keen to progress your career? Take full advantage of our tailored training, leadership, and mentoring programs; or leverage our partnerships with industry association such as Engineers Australia, Chartered Accountants, CPA Australia, Infrastructure Sustainability Council, The National Association of Women in Construction, plus many more.

- Looking to enhance your wellbeing ? We will encourage you to explore flexible working arrangements where possible. We offer great benefits, including corporate health and fitness programs, health insurance discounts, personal banking support, a range of retailer discounts, up to 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave and up to 10 days paid secondary carers leave, access to our Employee Assistance Program (including your immediate family), and the option to take more time for yourself throughout the year with our Purchase Leave Policy.

- Want to help us better the communities we live and work in? Our purpose of creating, connecting, and caring for communities is more than a saying to us – it’s a way of thinking, working, and living because we're locals too, and seek to give back in ways that strengthen and build resilient communities. We do this because we genuinely care, enjoy what we do, and even manage to have some fun along the way! You’ll find us partnering with local and national community groups, like Clontarf Foundation, Black Dog Institute, and Soldier On, in addition to indigenous groups and social enterprises, to ensure that our good work positively impacts and brings about sustainable change within our industry.

- Do we offer a ‘ competitive’ salary package? Of course! Speak to our Talent Acquisition or People & Culture team to learn more.

What’s on offer?

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced and motivated Heavy Vehicle Float Operator to join our Ormeau Transport team, operating throughout South-East Queensland.

Working closely with our transport, project delivery and workshop teams, you will play a key role in the safe and efficient transportation of heavy plant, machinery and equipment to support the successful delivery of our civil construction and asphalt projects.

Key Responsibilities

- Safely operate heavy vehicles and float trailers to transport plant, machinery and equipment between project sites, asphalt plants and workshops.
- Load, secure and unload equipment in accordance with load restraint requirements, safety procedures and relevant legislation.
- Conduct pre-start inspections and ensure vehicles and trailers are maintained in a safe, roadworthy and compliant condition.
- Plan and execute transport movements efficiently, meeting project schedules and operational requirements.
- Ensure compliance with NHVR regulations, mass and dimension limits, fatigue management requirements and chain of responsibility obligations.
- Maintain accurate transport records, vehicle documentation and required compliance paperwork.
- Communicate effectively with project teams, transport coordinators, workshop personnel and site representatives.
- Identify and report vehicle defects, equipment damage, hazards and potential safety risks.
- Demonstrate a proactive approach to safety, equipment care, operational efficiency and customer service.

About You

You are a reliable and safety-focused operator with experience in heavy vehicle transport and float operations. You take pride in your equipment, understand the importance of compliance and can work independently while maintaining effective communication with the wider team.

Previous experience transporting heavy plant and machinery, particularly within the asphalt or civil construction industry, is highly desirable.

You will ideally have:

- A current MC or HC heavy vehicle licence , appropriate to the vehicle and trailer combinations operated.
- Previous experience operating heavy vehicle floats and transporting plant and equipment.
- Sound knowledge of load restraint, vehicle inspections and heavy vehicle compliance requirements.
- A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
- Good communication, time management and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to work flexibly to meet changing project and transport requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our Ormeau Transport team and contribute to the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of our operations across South-East Queensland.

Our people share the same set of values that keep us REAL. Respect, Energy and Effort, Attitude and Leadership encapsulate what we stand for at Fulton Hogan and encourage us to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where we listen to, care for, celebrate, and respect everyone.

We are committed to reconciliation and building and nurturing respectful relationships with First Nations peoples. Through our First Nations Engagement Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we aim to promote opportunities, cultural understanding and partnerships that celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of Indigenous communities.

If our values resonate with you, please submit an application for the position. If you’re not sure that you meet 100% of the selection criteria, that’s okay, we would still like to hear from you and potentially discuss how your skills could be utilised at Fulton Hogan.

For over 90 years, Fulton Hogan has been delivering high-quality infrastructure to improve the lives of people every day. Our 10,000+ team works in every kind of weather and environment, creating, connecting, and caring for communities across Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.