Hitec Drainage is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Excavator Operator to join our team delivering Sydney Water sewer, water, and civil infrastructure projects across Sydney.

We are looking for a highly skilled and reliable operator with extensive experience in civil drainage, sewer and water construction. The successful applicant will have the ability to operate confidently in complex construction environments, work safely around live services, and deliver high-quality outcomes while working closely with supervisors, plumbers, and site crews.

This role requires an operator who understands civil construction processes, can interpret site requirements, and takes pride in delivering safe, efficient, and quality workmanship.

Key Responsibilities

Operate excavators on Sydney Water sewer, water, and civil infrastructure projects

Carry out detailed excavation, trenching, backfilling, service location, and pipe installation support works

Work safely around existing underground services, live infrastructure, and confined construction areas

Support sewer and water crews to achieve project milestones efficiently and safely

Read and interpret plans, levels, drawings, and site instructions

Assist with excavation planning, site set-up, and maintaining safe work practices

Complete daily machine checks and take responsibility for the safe operation, care, and condition of plant and equipment

Maintain excellent standards of safety, quality, and workmanship at all times





Extensive experience operating excavators in civil construction environments

Proven experience working on Sydney Water sewer and water infrastructure projects

Solid understanding of sewer, water, and civil drainage construction processes

Ability to safely excavate around underground services and existing infrastructure

Competent understanding of trenching, shoring, pipe installation support, and civil works

Ability to interpret plans, levels, and construction requirements

Current White Card

Current NSW Driver Licence

Ability to work independently and contribute positively within a professional site team

Experience working alongside Sydney Water accredited supervisors, plumbers, and civil crews

Sound knowledge of Sydney Water construction requirements and standards

Experience with detailed excavation, pipework support, trenching, shoring, and civil infrastructure projects

MR or HR Driver Licence

Unmatched experience operating excavators in tight access and complex civil environments

Hitec Drainage is a specialist civil drainage contractor delivering Sydney Water sewer, water, and infrastructure projects across Sydney. We are committed to safety, quality workmanship, and building a professional team of highly skilled operators and tradespeople. We are seeking an experienced operator who takes pride in their work and can contribute to reliable project delivery.

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📌 Senior Civil Excavator Operator – Sydney Water Sewer, Water & Infrastructure (New South Wales)
🏢 Hitec Drainage
📍 New South Wales