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Foreman

The Boring Company

TennesseeFull-timePosted 1y agoStill listed 1 day ago

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Compensation
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Location
Tennessee
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Job overview

The Boring Company is hiring a Foreman. The Boring Company seeks a TBM Foreman to lead tunneling crews on shift, driving production on a hard rock Main Beam TBM project. This leadership role coordinates miners, operators, mechanics, and electricians during daily dig operations. The foreman ensures work is executed safely, efficiently, and in line with the shift plan, while adapting to unexpected underground conditions.

Key focus areas include Lead tunneling operations on shift, including mucking, utilities, conveyor systems, and ground support activities, Communicate shift goals, assignments, and safety updates to crew members and ensure clear handoffs between shifts, and Support TBM startup, operation, and stoppage procedures alongside the operator and maintenance teams.

Successful candidates bring 3–5+ Years Underground Tunneling Experience, Prior Crew Lead Experience, and Comfortable Working Confined Spaces. Important skills include TBM Systems, Ground Support, Ventilation, Underground Logistics, Effective Communication, and Decision-Making Under Pressure.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

TBM SystemsGround SupportVentilationUnderground LogisticsEffective CommunicationDecision-Making Under Pressure

Qualifications

3-5+ Years Underground Tunneling or Mining ExperienceCrew Lead ExperienceLead Miner ExperienceForeman ExperienceComfortable Working in Confined SpacesComfortable Working Around Heavy EquipmentComfortable Working on Rotating ShiftsMain Beam TBM Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Foreman Nashville, TN CONSTRUCTION, Construction 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 Foreman to lead tunneling crews on shift and help drive production on a hard rock Main Beam TBM project. This is a boots-on-the-ground leadership role responsible for coordinating miners, operators, mechanics, and electricians during daily dig operations. You’ll ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and in line with the shift plan - while staying ready to adapt to the unexpected underground. Responsibilities:

  • Lead tunneling operations on shift, including mucking, utilities, conveyor systems, and ground support activities

  • Communicate shift goals, assignments, and safety updates to crew members and ensure clear handoffs between shifts

  • Support TBM startup, operation, and stoppage procedures alongside the operator and maintenance teams

  • Identify and escalate mechanical, electrical, or ground condition issues affecting production

  • Ensure all work is performed according to safety standards, SOPs, and engineering requirements

  • Provide on-the-job training, mentorship, and performance feedback to crew members

  • Track shift progress and submit accurate reports/logs to the Superintendent and Tunnel Engineer Qualifications:

  • 3–5+ years of underground tunneling or mining experience, preferably with Main Beam TBMs

  • Prior experience in a crew lead, lead miner, or foreman role

  • Strong working knowledge of TBM systems, ground support, ventilation, and underground logistics

  • Effective communicator and decision-maker under pressure

  • Comfortable working in confined spaces, around heavy equipment, and on rotating shifts 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. Req ID: R181

How this job compares

Set against the 946 open Foreman jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$85–118K/yr29 salary ranges
  • US median$26–32/hr611 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 946 open Foreman jobs across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Foreman postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (737 postings).
Education
5 of the 946 open Foreman jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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