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Tunnel Laborer / Miner
Tunnel Laborer / MinerObayashi • Manchester, NH, United States
Tunnel Laborer / Miner

Tunnel Laborer / Miner

Obayashi • Manchester, NH, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
OBAYASHI - JAY DEE, JV is seeking a Tunnel Laborer / Miner to provide essential support for our tunnel project in Manchester, NH. This position reports to the Foreman and plays a key role in maintaining site safety and efficiency. This is an hourly, nonexempt position. Start pay at $29.00/hr DOE.

Responsibilities

  • Excavation Support: Assist with digging, drilling, and blasting operations to excavate earth and rock.
  • Install tunnel support structures, such as braces, rock bolts, and precast segment liners, to ensure ground stability.
  • General maintenance of the tunnel, including, but not limited to, installation and maintenance of tunnel utility lines, ventilation, grout system, and cutting tools changes for the Tunnel Boring Machine.
  • Hyperbaric work (voluntary basis) to perform general maintenance of the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) under pressure, generally 20 psi, but may be up to 36 psi (proper training will be provided)
  • Help remove excavated material and other waste from the tunnel using conveyors, haulage equipment, or manual means.
  • Safely operate a variety of hand tools (shovels, picks, digging bars) and power tools (jackhammers, sinking hammers, drills, concrete saws), and potentially heavy machinery.
  • Load, unload, and transport materials and supplies to and from the work area.
  • Assist skilled tradespeople with the installation of electrical, mechanical, ventilation, and waterproofing systems.
  • Clean and prepare the job site, maintain a safe work environment, inspect the work area for hazards, and report any potential issues.
  • Able to carry or move 40lbs of materials multiple times an hour without any assistance; stand or move materials.
Work Environment
  • Primarily underground spaces.
  • The job is physically demanding and requires working in various climates and temperatures, often in noisy, dirty, and wet conditions.
  • Possibility to work in hyperbaric conditions (pressurized environment up to 36 psi) on a volunteer basis (not mandatory).
  • May require extended hours, nights, weekends, and on-call for emergencies.
  • A willingness to work shifts, which may include weekends and overtime, as necessary.
  • Able to maintain composure in potentially stressful situations.
  • Willingness to work in all weather conditions.
  • Involves close collaboration with a team of engineers, geologists, equipment operators, and safety officers.
Qualifications
  • Safety Orientation: A strong commitment to safety protocols and the ability to comply with all federal and state safety regulations (OSHA certification is often required).
  • Experience: Previous experience in the construction industry, particularly underground construction, mining, or drilling, is preferred.
  • Mechanical Aptitude: Familiarity with operating and maintaining a range of construction tools and equipment.
  • Soft Skills: Strong communication skills, the ability to work effectively in a team, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities are essential.
  • Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required.
  • OSHA 10 or 30 trained required
Preferred Skills
  • Experience with tunnel-specific equipment (TBM, locomotives, slurry systems).
  • Familiarity with underground construction practices.
  • Qualified Rigger or Certified Rigger preferred
Physical requirements

Ability to lift at least 40 lbs. unassisted, and the capacity to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces. Tunnel work also demands high stamina for activities like climbing, balancing, and handling materials, often for extended hours and in challenging conditions.

Strength and mobility
  • Lifting: Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs. unassisted.
  • Movement: Requires the ability to stoop, bend, crawl, twist, and move the entire body, often in tight or confined spaces.
  • Endurance: Needs to use muscles for extended periods, such as for climbing, balancing, and handling materials.
Stamina and physical activity
  • Stamina: Must have the stamina to work long hours, which can include extended periods and weekends.
  • Manual Dexterity: May need to use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble small objects.
Work environment and conditioning
  • Environmental tolerance: Must be able to work in various environments, such as underground, in confined spaces, and in extreme temperatures.
  • Physical conditioning: The role involves performing constant, strenuous physical activities, which can be challenging.
  • Shift work: A willingness to work shifts, which may include weekends and overtime, as necessary.
  • Willingness to work in all weather conditions.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

BENEFITS

Obayashi Offers Competitive Market Salaries and a Benefits Package including:
  • Medical PPO Plan
  • Dental DPO Plan
  • Vision Insurance
  • Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan Matching

About Obayashi

Obayashi Corporation has delivered quality solutions to infrastructure challenges across the globe for more than 130 years. Founded in 1892, Obayashi is the largest Japanese Contractor and the fourth-largest International Contractor conducting business in the United States. Obayashi has been operating and completing projects in the United States since 1979. Obayashi provides a full range of general contractor services in both public works and private sectors including: office buildings, residences, tunnels, highways, rail systems, bridges, artificial islands, airports and nuclear power plants. Other services include urban planning and architecture, real estate and property development, environmental, and waste services. The North American Operations consolidated revenue is over $3 billion in the United States and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Obayashi Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. The Company is committed to compliance with all applicable laws, providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors and coworkers.

To comply with applicable laws ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, the Company will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or an employee, unless undue hardship would result. If you need accommodation to complete the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department by either visiting Obayashi Corporation at 950 Tower Lane, Ste 800, Foster City, CA 94404 or call (650) 952-4910.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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