*This job will require relocation to TBD regional project.

TBM Operator opportunity with Traylor Bros., Inc!

Traylor Bros., Inc. (TBI) is one of the most respected and sought-after tunneling firms in a very specialized industry. We are one of the few companies that possess the ability to complete the most technically demanding underground projects, whether soft ground or hard rock. Our track record of more than 110 projects and 90-plus miles of bored tunnels speaks for itself.

What makes us different?

Our Mission is to excel at constructing complex infrastructure safer, better, and faster by engaging the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit of our team members and providing limitless opportunity for personal and professional growth in a close knit and collaborative organization.

Our Core Values:

Safety . We are committed to providing a safe work environment. This is always our priority.

People . Our talented team is our greatest asset. We provide opportunity, reward performance, and support a positive and balanced work environment.

Innovation. We have the ability to engineer creative solutions to overcome any obstacle.

Ethics. We are honest and ethical in all our business dealings.

Communication. We encourage open and honest communication throughout our organization.

Community. We add value to our industry and the communities in which we work.

Required Skills

The following tasks are performed by TBM Operators:

• Operates Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM) for excavation of tunnel
• Tends pumps, compressors, and generators to provide power for tools, machinery, and equipment
• Lubricates, cleans, and repairs machinery, equipment, and tools
• Operate underground machinery including conveyors, pumps, or locomotives for removal of excavated material
• Install pre-manufactured concrete or steel tunnel lining
• Positions, joins, aligns, and seals structural components, such as concrete precast segments and pipes
• Drive and operate mobile, truck mounted, rail mounted, or track mounted drilling or cutting machines
• Move controls to start and position drills, and to advance tools into tunnel faces in order to complete horizontal or vertical cuts
• Move levers to control and adjust the movement of equipment, the speed, height, rotation and depth of cuts
• Observe indicator lights and gauges, and listen to machine operation in order to detect binding or stoppage of tools or other equipment problems
• Reposition machines and move controls in order to make additional holes or cuts
• Fabricate various metal items by torch cutting and welding
• May assist other craft workers
• Perform other duties as required

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The following knowledge is required to skillfully perform the job of TBM Operator:

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction, repair and maintenance of machinery and tools
• Knowledge of Hard Rock, Earth Pressure Balance, or Mixed Shield (Slurry) TBM technology
• Experience with Pre-Cast Segmental Liner preferred
• Experience operating TBM with hydrostatic pressure over 2 Bar
• Knowledge of company safety policies and procedures to comply with company, local, state, and/or federal laws

The following skills are required to perform the job of Tunnel Operator:

• Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and engineers
• Operate machinery and systems including drills, pumps, hoists, winches, and TBMs
• Interpret drawings and written instructions
• Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what type of maintenance is needed
• Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make certain equipment is working properly
• Determining causes of operating errors and providing solutions
• Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operation, and the environment will affect outcomes

The following physical demands are required to perform the job of Tunnel Operator:

• Ability to coordinate two or more limbs while sitting, standing, or lying down
• Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact position
• Occasional bending, stooping, twisting, crawling, kneeling
• Occasional climbing of ladders
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds from ground to waist level
• Occasional repetitive use of powered and non-powered hand tools
• Occasional repetitive use of vibrating hand tools
• Constant repetitive hand, forearm, foot, and leg activities
• Constant sitting
• Repetitive movement of arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion
• Work in environmental extremes of heat and cold dependent upon job location
• Frequent work in dusty environments
• Frequent work in areas of excessive noise
• Work variable hours including overtime hours as needed

Traylor Bros., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, protected activity, or other non-merit factors.

Required Experience

The following tasks are performed by TBM Operators:

• Operates Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM) for excavation of tunnel
• Tends pumps, compressors, and generators to provide power for tools, machinery, and equipment
• Lubricates, cleans, and repairs machinery, equipment, and tools
• Operate underground machinery including conveyors, pumps, or locomotives for removal of excavated material
• Install pre-manufactured concrete or steel tunnel lining
• Positions, joins, aligns, and seals structural components, such as concrete precast segments and pipes
• Drive and operate mobile, truck mounted, rail mounted, or track mounted drilling or cutting machines
• Move controls to start and position drills, and to advance tools into tunnel faces in order to complete horizontal or vertical cuts
• Move levers to control and adjust the movement of equipment, the speed, height, rotation and depth of cuts
• Observe indicator lights and gauges, and listen to machine operation in order to detect binding or stoppage of tools or other equipment problems
• Reposition machines and move controls in order to make additional holes or cuts
• Fabricate various metal items by torch cutting and welding
• May assist other craft workers
• Perform other duties as required

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The following knowledge is required to skillfully perform the job of TBM Operator:

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction, repair and maintenance of machinery and tools
• Knowledge of Hard Rock, Earth Pressure Balance, or Mixed Shield (Slurry) TBM technology
• Experience with Pre-Cast Segmental Liner preferred
• Experience operating TBM with hydrostatic pressure over 2 Bar
• Knowledge of company safety policies and procedures to comply with company, local, state, and/or federal laws

The following skills are required to perform the job of Tunnel Operator:

• Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and engineers
• Operate machinery and systems including drills, pumps, hoists, winches, and TBMs
• Interpret drawings and written instructions
• Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what type of maintenance is needed
• Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make certain equipment is working properly
• Determining causes of operating errors and providing solutions
• Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operation, and the environment will affect outcomes

The following physical demands are required to perform the job of Tunnel Operator:

• Ability to coordinate two or more limbs while sitting, standing, or lying down
• Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact position
• Occasional bending, stooping, twisting, crawling, kneeling
• Occasional climbing of ladders
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds from ground to waist level
• Occasional repetitive use of powered and non-powered hand tools
• Occasional repetitive use of vibrating hand tools
• Constant repetitive hand, forearm, foot, and leg activities
• Constant sitting
• Repetitive movement of arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion
• Work in environmental extremes of heat and cold dependent upon job location
• Frequent work in dusty environments
• Frequent work in areas of excessive noise
• Work variable hours including overtime hours as needed

Traylor Bros., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, protected activity, or other non-merit factors.