TBM Mechanic

Latent AI; Tennessee; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Competitive equity

Job summary

Latent AI is seeking a TBM Mechanic in Nashville, TN to ensure optimal operation of Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs). Candidates should have 3+ years in heavy equipment or industrial mechanics, ideally with mining or tunneling experience. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues, performing preventative maintenance, and documenting solutions. Benefits include employer-paid medical, 401(k) plan, and paid vacation. The company values innovation and teamwork, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a heavy equipment or industrial mechanic.
• Solid understanding of hydraulic systems, gearboxes, rotating equipment.
• Experience with TBMs, roadheaders, or similar mining equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues across all TBM systems.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance to reduce risk of failure.
• Respond to unplanned breakdowns quickly and effectively.
• Inspect and rebuild mechanical components as needed.
• Document mechanical issues to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Heavy equipment mechanic experience

Understanding of hydraulic systems

Ability to work in confined spaces

Hands-on mentality

Job description

TBM Mechanic

Nashville, TN

CONSTRUCTION, TBM Maintenance & Operations

In office

Full-time

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.