What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tunnel Foreman position at Midwest Mole?
Tunnel Foreman
Position Requirements
· Able to obtain a CDL physical (to be eligible to drive a company vehicle)
· Valid driver’s license. No major infractions in the last 3 years
· Willing to be a member of Operating Engineers union in necessary area
· Willing to work beside the crew. Working foreman
· Up to 100% percent travel. Depending on where you live. Most work in Midwest and Dc area. Home most weekends. Like for you to relocate to Midwest
· Adapt to Midwest mole way. Our policy and procedures
· Communicate with superior and customers
· Able to read contract and know what our responsibilities are.
· 5 years tunnel experience
· Proficient with basic construction math. Able to calculate grades, depths, cuts, volumes
· Perform daily safety discussion with crew, weekly toolbox talks and document electronically
· Electronically submit daily progress reports, receipts and other required documentation in accordance with company policy
Capabilities/Qualifications
· Familiar and experienced with various tunnel Types
· Rib and Board Tunnel
· Liner Plate Tunnel
· Steel Casing and Concrete Pipe Direct Jacking
· Install Liner Plate Shafts
· Install rib and board shafts
· Install beam and lagging shafts
· Install pit using trench boxes
· Familiar with Akkerman soft ground tunnel equipment
· Able to troubleshoot and repair tunnel equipment - underground
· Understands basic High voltage 3 phase electricity for setup/connections
· Understands tunnel lubrication for jacking operations
· Able to operate TBM and Jacking System
· Able to operate Large Excavators 70,000# - 110,000# - SAE Controls
· Able to cut and weld & fabricate
· Able to hand mine if necessary
· Able to thread carrier pipe - spacers, rails, wood blocking
· 2 years Foreman Experience
· Able to Run Robbins TBM for Rock
· Able to auger bore - run boring machine and steer bore
· Familiar with cellular grouting for tunnel overcut and annular space
