Not afraid of hard work? Want to earn serious money while learning rare skills?We’re looking for determined, practical people to join our microtunnelling crews on projects across Australia.
This isn’t an easy job. It’s long days (7:00–17:00 minimum), outdoors in all weather, on your feet, operating heavy machinery, and working as part of a tight team that gets results.
What you’ll be doingOperating advanced drilling and tunnelling equipment (training provided).Driving heavy vehicles, operating cranes, rigging, loading and unloading gear.Problem solving on the spot and keeping projects moving.Building critical infrastructure that matters.
What we’re looking forPractical people — mechanics, farmers, builders, tradies tend to excel.Determination, reliability, and resilience.Good communication and a team-first mindset.The ability to plan ahead and stay focused.
What won’t workIf you’re lazy, always looking for excuses, or more interested in finding problems than solving them — this isn’t for you.
What’s in it for youBig earning potential: Skilled operators can start at around $150k, with opportunities to progress to $250k+ once you’re proven on the job.Full training provided — if you’re not at that level yet, you can work your way up.Secure, ongoing work and the chance to build a solid career in trenchless construction.
The skills you learn here can take you worldwide — with opportunities coming up in Australia, Recent Zealand, USA, Qatar, Canada and Saudi Arabia.
If you’re tough, practical, and ready to back yourself, apply now. If not, this probably isn’t the job for you.
📌 Microtunnelling Operator / Driller
🏢 Edge Underground
📍 Melbourne