Tunnel Laborer - Earn $23 per hour - Full Time Position with Benefits - Manchester, NH

We’re actively seeking skilled Tunnel laborers for immediate positions in the New England area. We prioritize your safety and value your expertise.

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

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Markets Hiring: Manchester, NH and surrounding areas

Salary Range: $23 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:

• 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 preferred
• Experience with tunnel-specific equipment (TBM, locomotives, slurry systems).
• Familiarity with underground construction practices.
• Qualified Rigger or Certified Rigger preferred
• Lifting: Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs. unassisted.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Clean and prepare the job site, maintain a safe work environment, inspect the work area for hazards, and report any potential issues.
• Perform general site cleanup and debris removal.
• Assist with unloading materials and deliveries.
• Hand excavation, trenching, grading, and backfilling.
• Support concrete work: placing, vibrating, screeding, and patching.
• Set up ladders, scaffolding, and temporary weather protection.
• Safely operate a variety of hand tools (shovels, picks, digging bars) and power tools (jackhammers, drills, concrete saws), and potentially heavy machinery.
• Assist with installation of drains, sewers, and piping.
• Perform demolition, fire watch, and erosion control tasks.
• Tend to other trades and provide material handling support
• Able to carry or move 40lbs of materials multiple times an hour without any assistance; stand or move materials.