Heavy Equipment Operator

About this role

Join a tunnel construction crew in Manchester, NH as a Heavy Equipment Operator working on an active underground project. You’ll run common heavy equipment and specialized tunnel machines (cranes as a certified CCO operator, locomotives, pressurized-face TBM, slurry/water treatment plants) while following strict safety procedures in confined, underground conditions. This is hands-on work: daily equipment inspections and light maintenance, monitoring tunnel systems from a control room, reading grade plans, applying proper rigging, and responding to tunnel emergencies. Expect shift work, nights, weekends and close teamwork with supervisors, engineers and safety staff.

What you'll do

• • Operate heavy and specialized equipment safely: CCO crane, loaders, backhoes, forklifts, skid steers, drill rigs, locomotives and pressurized-face TBM systems.
• • Monitor and manage tunnel systems from a control room (ventilation, lighting, traffic) and respond to alarms or emergency situations.
• • Perform daily inspections, basic troubleshooting and routine equipment upkeep to prevent downtime.
• • Read and work to grade plans, use proper rigging methods, and support excavation and installation tasks underground.
• • Keep accurate logs of equipment status, work performed and any incidents; attend daily activity and safety briefings.
• • Work as part of the crew to coordinate movements, traffic control in the tunnel and assist other trades as needed.

What we're looking for

• • Minimum 3+ years heavy equipment operation experience; tunnel/underground experience strongly preferred.
• • Qualified to operate CCO crane and comfortable with locomotives, TBM and slurry/water treatment equipment.
• • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 training required; strong working knowledge of confined-space and underground safety protocols.
• • Ability to read and follow grade plans, perform rigging and signal work, and carry out basic mechanical maintenance.
• • Physically fit for confined-space work, prolonged operating shifts, nights/weekends and occasional emergency call-outs.
• • Clear communicator with crew-level teamwork and radio/hand-signal skills.

Qualifications

• • NCCCO Crane (CCO) certification or equivalent
• • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• • High school diploma or equivalent
• • Valid U.S. work authorization and driver's license
• • Ability to pass drug screen and background check
• • Comfort working in confined/underground spaces and wearing required PPE

What we offer

• • Medical, dental and vision insurance options
• • 401(k) plan with employer match
• • Paid time off and paid sick leave
• • Company-supported safety training and credential upkeep
• • Overtime and shift scheduling with nights/weekend work as required

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