Excavator (Brokk/Butor) Operators

Excavator (Brokk/Butor) Operators - Sydney Metro, Western Sydney Airport  

CPB Contractors in joint venture with Ghella have been selected by the NSW Government to deliver the Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport Station Boxes and Tunnelling Works (WSA-SBT). The project will involve the design and construction of a new metro tunnel around 9.8 kilometres in length between St Marys in the north and the Aerotropolis Core precinct in the south.  

The design and construction scope includes the following:  

• two sections of twin running, tunnel boring machines, tunnels with a total combined length of approximately 9.8 km, plus associated portal dive structures and tunnel support activities    
• station box excavations with temporary ground support at St Marys, Orchard Hills, Western Sydney Airport Terminal, Western Sydney Aerotropolis and two intermediate service facilities, one in each of the tunnel sections.   

Major works commenced in 2022 and continue until 2025.  

The Role

We are looking for experienced excavator (Brokk/Butor) operators with tunnelling experience. You will work as part of the underground cross passages excavation team. 

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience working as a excavator operator.
• Experience operating Brokk/Butor excavators (requirement)
• Tunnelling experience (desirable)
• Construction White Card
• Unit of Competency - Conduct civil construction excavator operations

CPB Contractors and Ghella are equal opportunity employers, committed to workplace diversity and to providing flexible work opportunities at our offices and projects. We support women in construction and Indigenous advancement and participation, and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply.  

Please note: This role is being sourced directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.