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MTBM; Microtunnel Machine) Operator

Job in Melville, Suffolk County, New York, 11775, USA
Listing for: Sunstall Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-07
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Construction
    Heavy Equipment Operator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55000 - 124000 USD Yearly USD 55000.00 124000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: MTBM (Microtunnel Boring Machine) Operator

Haugland Group,aprivatelyowned

Long Island,New York-basedcivilinfrastructureandenergyconstructioncompany,hasanimmediateopportunityforanMTBMOperatortojoinourteam.

Weareseekinganexperienced,self-motivated,andhighlyorganizedindividualtojoinourteamasanMTBM(Microtunnel Boring Machine )
Operatortosupporttrenchlesstunnelingoperationsacrossthe United States .

TheMTBMOperatorsafelyandefficientlyoperatesremote-controlledmicrotunnelingequipmenttosupporttheinstallationofundergroundpipelineswhilemaintainingpreciselineandgrade.

ThisroleinvolvesmanagingMTBMsystems,including guidance,slurry,andhydraulicjackingsystems.

Thepositionworkscloselywithfieldcrewsandprojectteamstoachieveproductiongoalswhilemaintainingsafetyandqualitystandards.

Theidealcandidatehasexperiencewith Herrenknechtorsimilarsystemsacrossarangeofgroundconditions.

AtHaugland,weunderstandthatpushingtheboundariesofwhathasbeendoneisessentialtodeveloptheinfrastructureoftomorrow.

Thejourneywon'tbesimple,butwhatgetsusthereis.

At Haugland Group ,Our Wordis Our Way .Weareleadersinbuildingwhat'snextbecauseweseethepathtogetthereandwe'reresettinganewstandardofexceptionalalongtheway.

Key Functions:
  • OperateandmonitorMTBMsystemstoensuresafe,precisetunnelingandmaintainlineandgrade.
  • Managetunnelingoperations,including slurry,guidance,hydraulic jacking,andcutterheadperformance.
  • Coordinatewithcrews,survey,andprojectteamstomeetproduction,safety,andqualitygoals.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical,hydraulic,electrical,andgeotechnicalissuesduringoperations.
  • Performequipmentinspections,assistwithmaintenance,andsupportsystemsetupandcommissioning.
  • Maintainproductionlogsandcommunicateprogress,issues,andsiteconditions.
  • Support mobilization,demobilization,andadheretoallsafetyandcompliancestandards.
  • Supportcoordinationwithsubcontractors,vendors,andfieldpersonnelasrequired.
Desired

Qualifications:
  • 5+yearsofexperienceoperatingMTBMorsimilartrenchlesstunnelingequipment.
  • Experience with

    HerrenknechtsystemsandVMTguidancepreferred.
  • Strongknowledgeofslurrysystems,pipe jacking,andtunnelingoperations.
  • Abilitytoreadplans,survey data,andmachineinstrumentation.
  • Mechanicalaptitudewithtroubleshootingexperienceacrosskeysystems.
  • Familiaritywithvariousgroundconditions(rock,mixed,soft ground).
  • OSHAcertificationpreferred;valid driver'slicenserequired(CDLaplus).
  • Strong communication,teamwork,andwillingnesstotravelandworkflexibleschedule.
  • Abilitytoworkextendedshifts,nights,weekends,androtationalschedulesdependingonprojectdemands.
  • Abilitytotravelforprojectassignmentsthroughoutthe United States .
Why Haugland?

Compensationrangeforthisroleis $40-$90perhour.

At Haugland Group ,ourbenefitsaredesignedtoconveycompanycultureandvalueswhichhasemployeesatitsforefront.

  • Excellentbenefitspackageincludingmedical,prescription drug,dental,vision,Health Savings Account (HSA),short/long-term disability,andlifeinsurance
  • 401kwith 5% employer match
  • Employer funded Dependent Care FSA
  • Potentialforannualperformance-based raise
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paidcompanyobservedholidays
  • Educationalandprofessionaladvancementopportunities
  • Frequent company-sponsored events
  • Fast-paced,exciting environment
  • Opportunitiesforadvancementintotunnelingsuperintendentorfieldmanagementpositions
  • Overtimeopportunitiesincludingnights,weekends,shiftwork,andtravelpaywhereapplicable

Haugland

GroupLLCanditsoperatingdivisions,affiliates,related entities,and subsidiaries(collectively,the Company) donotacceptunsolicitedresumesfromsearchfirmsoremploymentagencies.

Unsolicitedreferralsandresumesareconsideredpropertyofthe Companyandtherefore,the Companywillnotpayafeeforanyplacementresultingfromthereceiptofanunsolicitedreferral.

Onlyuponthe Company'swrittenrequestmaypreferredvendorsbeinvitedtorefertalentforspecificopenpositions.

Inthesecases,afullyexecutedagreementwiththe

Companymustbeinplaceandcurrent.

Wearean Equal Opportunity Employer .

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