TBM Mechanic

The Boring Company

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Competitive equity for permanent employees

Job summary

An innovative underground tunneling company in Nashville is seeking a TBM Mechanic to maintain and repair Tunnel Boring Machines. This full-time position requires experience in heavy equipment mechanics, specifically in tunneling or mining. The ideal candidate will diagnose issues, perform preventative maintenance, and adapt quickly in challenging conditions. The company offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and a 401(k).

Qualifications

3+ years of experience as a heavy equipment or industrial mechanic—mining, tunneling, or oilfield experience preferred.
Solid understanding of hydraulic systems, gearboxes, and rotating equipment.
Willingness to work on rotating shifts and in confined underground environments.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair mechanical issues across TBM systems.
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance to reduce risk of failure.
Respond to unplanned breakdowns with field-ready solutions.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems understanding

Ability to work in confined spaces

Hands-on mechanical experience

Job description

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.

We’re looking for a TBM Mechanic to keep our Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) moving forward. This role is critical to minimizing downtime, performing field repairs, and executing preventative maintenance to keep the machine operating at full speed. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with operators, electricians, and engineers in a fast-paced, underground environment.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair mechanical issues across all TBM systems, including cutterheads, conveyors, hydraulic circuits, and support gear
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance to reduce risk of failure during critical dig operations
Respond to unplanned breakdowns quickly and effectively with field-ready mechanical solutions
Inspect, adjust, and rebuild mechanical components as needed to extend machine life
Work underground and on rotating shifts to support 24/7 tunnel progress
Document mechanical issues and solutions to support continuous improvement

Qualifications

3+ years of experience as a heavy equipment or industrial mechanic—mining, tunneling, or oilfield experience preferred
Solid understanding of hydraulic systems, gearboxes, rotating equipment, and rigging fundamentals
Ability to work in confined, underground environments and adapt to high-pressure repair scenarios
Hands-on mentality and willingness to get dirty to get the job done
Experience working with TBMs, roadheaders, or similar mining equipment is a major plus

Culture

We’re 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.

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