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Tunnel Laborer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Nashville, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
26 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
23 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
The Boring Company was founded to solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels. Today we are creating the technology to increase tunneling speed and decrease costs by a factor of 10 or more with the ultimate goal of making Hyperloop adoption viable and enabling rapid transit across densely populated regions.
Were seeking skilled Tunnel Laborers to operate inside the belly of the beast - supporting daily production on a Main Beam Tunnel Boring Machine cutting through hard rock. This role is boots-on-ground and central to keeping the TBM advancing. Youll work in close coordination with mechanics electricians and operators to support mucking ground support conveyor systems and general tunnel operations.
Responsibilities:
- Support tunneling operations from the cutterhead to the backup including muck handling ventilation utilities and conveyor systems
- Load unload and handle ground support materials such as rock bolts mesh and shotcrete
- Operate equipment such as locomotives forklifts telehandlers and jacklegs in the tunnel environment
- Inspect and maintain safety of the work area report ground conditions and install ground control as required
- Assist with TBM launches ring rebuilds tail shield cleaning and other production-critical tasks
- Perform shift handovers communicate clearly with crew members and follow all safety protocols underground
Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience in underground mining tunneling or heavy civil construction
- Prior work with Main Beam TBMs or similar hard rock mining operations preferred
- Strong understanding of underground safety procedures and confined space work
- Physically fit and comfortable working in rugged noisy and low-light environments
- Willingness to work rotating shifts and overtime as needed to support tunneling progress
Culture
Were a team of dedicated smart and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity.
Benefits
We offer employer-paid medical dental and vision coverage a 401(k) plan paid holidays paid vacation and a competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees.
The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with The Boring Company is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
About Company
The Boring Company constructs safe, fast-to-dig, and low-cost transportation, utility, and freight tunnels.
