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Hours Full-time
Location Hartford, Vermont

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About this job

We’re seeking skilled Heavy Equipment Operators for a long-term civil tunnel project in New England area. We prioritize your safety and value your expertise.

We offer flexible interview times and an easy-to-follow application process. Apply now to jumpstart your skilled craft career!

Markets Hiring: Manchester, NH and surrounding areas

Salary Range: $41 per hour

Benefits:

  • Medical PPO Plan
  • Dental DPO Plan
  • Vision Insurance
  • Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan Matching


Here’s what Skillit needs from you:

  • Minimum 3+ years of heavy equipment operation experience, preferably in tunnel or underground projects.
  • Knowledge of rigging techniques and safety standards.
  • Ability to read and interpret grade plans and follow instructions.
  • Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
  • Physical ability to perform labor tasks when necessary.
  • OSHA 10 or 30 trained preferred
  • Strong understanding of safety procedures and protocols.
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate with a team.
  • Physical fitness and ability to work in confined or underground spaces.
  • Comfortable working shifts, including nights and weekends.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Problem-solving: Ability to think quickly and problem-solve in an ever-changing environment.
  • Mechanical aptitude: A mechanically inclined mindset is beneficial for equipment maintenance and issue identification. This is your equipment, if it doesn’t work, you don’t
  • Communication: The ability to communicate effectively with other crew members, often using hand signals or radios.


Here’s what you’ll be doing:

  • Equipment operation: Operate common heavy equipment such as a crane (as CCO crane operator), loader, backhoe, forklift, skid steer, and drill rig in a safe and professional manner. Operate specialized underground/tunnel equipment such as Locomotive, Pressurized face Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), Slurry & Water Treatment Plant in a safe and professional manner.
  • Safety and compliance: Following all safety regulations, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), and monitoring the tunnel for hazards.
  • Equipment maintenance: Performing regular inspections and minor maintenance on machinery to ensure it is functioning correctly and to prevent breakdowns.
  • Performance monitoring: Perform daily equipment upkeep tasks and basic maintenance.
  • Team collaboration: Communicating with supervisors, engineers, and other construction workers to ensure project goals are met.
  • Record keeping: Maintaining accurate logs of work performed, equipment status, and any incidents.
  • Key responsibilities involve adhering strictly to safety protocols, monitoring equipment performance, communicating with the project team, and sometimes managing tunnel control systems for ventilation and traffic.
  • Attend and actively participate in daily activity plans and safety meetings.

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Posting ID: 1195242145 Posted: 2025-12-08 Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator