TBM Mechanic
The Boring Company
Tennessee, USA
Posted on Jul 29, 2025
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.
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Req ID: R177
