<h3>Job Description</h3>
Full Job Description: 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 &amp; Accidental Death &amp; Dismemberment (AD&amp;D) • Disability Insurance • Paid Holidays • Paid Sick Leave • Paid Time Off •. 401(k) Plan Matching Here's what Skillit needs from you: 
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<li>Minimum 3+ years of heavy equipment operation experience, preferably in tunnel or underground projects.</li>
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<li>Knowledge of rigging techniques and safety standards.</li>
<li>Ability to read and interpret grade plans and follow instructions.</li>
<li>Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.</li>
<li>Physical ability to perform labor tasks when necessary.</li>
<li>OSHA 10 or 30 trained preferred</li>
<li>Strong understanding of safety procedures and protocols.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills to collaborate with a team.</li>
<li>Physical fitness and ability to work in confined or underground spaces.</li>
<li>Comfortable working shifts, including nights and weekends.</li>
<li>High School Diploma or equivalent.</li>
<li>Problem-solving: Ability to think quickly and problem-solve in an ever-changing environment.</li>
<li>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 </li>
<li>Communication: The ability to communicate effectively with other crew members, often using hand signals or radios. </li>
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Here's what you'll be doing: 
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<li>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 &amp; Water Treatment Plant in a safe and professional manner.</li>
<li>Safety and compliance: Following all safety regulations, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), and monitoring the tunnel for hazards.</li>
<li>Equipment maintenance: Performing regular inspections and minor maintenance on machinery to ensure it is functioning correctly and to prevent breakdowns.</li>
<li>Performance monitoring: Perform daily equipment upkeep tasks and basic maintenance.</li>
<li>Team collaboration: Communicating with supervisors, engineers, and other construction workers to ensure project goals are met.</li>
<li>Record keeping: Maintaining accurate logs of work performed, equipment status, and any incidents. </li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Attend and actively participate in daily activity plans and safety meetings.</li>
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