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Vestis

Production Tunnel Operator

Madison, WI · On-site

$17.37/hr

Meet Vestis ® : For the People Who Make It All Work At Vestis ® , we provide uniforms, workplace supplies, and professional cleaning that help businesses simplify their workday and keep their teams ...

Vestis

Production Tunnel Operator

Appleton, WI · On-site

$17.50/hr

Meet Vestis ® : For the People Who Make It All Work At Vestis ® , we provide uniforms, workplace supplies, and professional cleaning that help businesses simplify their workday and keep their teams ...

Hormel Foods

3rd shift/RTD PDC Operator

Sparta, WI · On-site

$22.05/hr

RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Adjust labeler and steam tunnel as required to maintain efficiency and quality ... standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices, ISO 9001 procedures. 8. Comply with ...

RR Donnelley

Digital Press Operator 2nd Shift

West Bend, WI · On-site

$21 - $26.26/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Utilize bindery equipment to complete jobs (cutter, tabletop folder, creaser, shrink tunnel ... Good understanding of digital file formats (pdf, tiff, eps) from different operating systems (Mac ...

RR Donnelley

Digital Press Operator 2nd Shift

West Bend, WI

$21 - $26.26/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Utilize bindery equipment to complete jobs (cutter, tabletop folder, creaser, shrink tunnel ... Good understanding of digital file formats (pdf, tiff, eps) from different operating systems (Mac ...

RR Donnelley

Digital Press Operator 2nd Shift

West Bend, WI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Utilize bindery equipment to complete jobs (cutter, tabletop folder, creaser, shrink tunnel ... Good understanding of digital file formats (pdf, tiff, eps) from different operating systems (Mac ...

ENERCON INDUSTRIES CORP

Coils Assembler

Germantown, WI

$16.25 - $20.25/hr

Assembles coils, base plates, tunnels, and various sub-assemblies for Cap Seal equipment * Fastens ... Coats components with epoxy to insulate in order to assure operator safety * Obtains drawings and ...

ENERCON INDUSTRIES CORP

Coils Assembler

Germantown, WI · On-site

$16.25 - $20.25/hr

Assembles coils, base plates, tunnels, and various sub-assemblies for Cap Seal equipment * Fastens ... Coats components with epoxy to insulate in order to assure operator safety * Obtains drawings and ...

Michels Corporation

Trenchless Mechanic

Lomira, WI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

... tunneling equipment such as mud systems, mud pumps, power units, drill rigs, and tunneling ... We are family owned and operated * We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each ...

Michels Corporation

Trenchless Mechanic

Lomira, WI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

... tunneling equipment such as mud systems, mud pumps, power units, drill rigs, and tunneling ... We are family owned and operated * We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each ...

TiTANS Consulting

WI · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

Manage geospatial databases for railway assets, including tracks, signals, bridges, and tunnels. * Project Coordination: Coordinate with stakeholders, including railway operators, contractors and ...

Watco

Track Laborer - Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$25/hr

... culverts and tunnels, facilities, snow fences, signs and equipment • Cut and dispose of ... operating and maintenance instructions and federal and state regulations • Communicate ...

Dover Corporation

Business Development Manager

De Pere, WI · Remote

$120K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

In-Bay Automatic and Tunnel washes are a high-momentum product with significant upside in a market ... Build account plans targeting high-value regional operators and distributors. * Maintain accurate ...

Dover Corporation

Business Development Manager

De Pere, WI · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

In-Bay Automatic and Tunnel washes are a high-momentum product with significant upside in a market ... Build account plans targeting high-value regional operators and distributors. * Maintain accurate ...

Dover Corporation

Business Development Manager

De Pere, WI · Remote

$120K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

In-Bay Automatic and Tunnel washes are a high-momentum product with significant upside in a market ... Build account plans targeting high-value regional operators and distributors. * Maintain accurate ...

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How much do tunnel operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for tunnel operator in Wisconsin is $28.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $28.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a tunnel operator?

A Tunnel Operator is responsible for monitoring and managing the operation of tunnels to ensure safety and efficiency. Their duties often include controlling traffic flow, operating ventilation and lighting systems, responding to emergencies, and conducting routine inspections. They coordinate with emergency responders and maintenance teams to address any issues that arise. Tunnel Operators typically work in control rooms using advanced monitoring systems and communication tools. Their role is critical in maintaining safe passage for vehicles and pedestrians in tunnel environments.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a tunnel operator?

Tunnel Operators are responsible for monitoring tunnel control systems, overseeing ventilation, lighting, and traffic management, and responding promptly to alarms or emergencies. They routinely inspect equipment, perform minor maintenance tasks, and maintain detailed logs of tunnel operations and incidents. Collaboration with technicians, emergency services, and other team members is often required to ensure safety and efficiency. This role often involves working in shifts, including nights and weekends, to provide 24/7 tunnel coverage.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the tunnel operator position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Tunnel Operator, you need a solid understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, adherence to safety procedures, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with control systems, monitoring equipment, and relevant safety certifications like OSHA are commonly required. Attention to detail, effective problem-solving, and strong communication skills help operators respond quickly to issues and coordinate with maintenance teams. These skills are crucial for ensuring the safe, efficient, and uninterrupted operation of tunnel infrastructure.

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Production Tunnel Operator

Vestis

Madison, WI • On-site

$17.37/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 hours ago

Vestis rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 48 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

118th of 175 rated vehicle equipment hire

Job description

Meet Vestis®: For the People Who Make It All Work
At Vestis®, we provide uniforms, workplace supplies, and professional cleaning that help businesses simplify their workday and keep their teams safe, confident, and focused on what matters most. More than a provider, we are a partner in productivity, trusted to keep you running.
Join us and build a career supporting the people who make it all work.
Overview
Performs work as part of a team in an industrial laundry facility. Responsible for the safe, expeditious, and accurate handling of merchandise into and/or out of the laundry facility.
Responsibilities / Essential Functions
  • Prepares their work station.
  • Transfers hangers from hanger rack to shirt or pant hanging aid.
  • For shirts, flips hanger up on to hanger aid, removes shirt from tub or table and dresses shirt on hanger, pulls sleeves out (if needed).
  • For pants, removes pant from tub or table, grasps the zipper end while stretches the waist band with the other hand, applies one brisk shake to allow pant crease to fall in place, lays the pant over the hanger aid, advances the hanger up to the slotted area, and removes the pant from the hanging aid.
  • Identifies any merchandise repairs not meeting specified quality standards in terms of tears, holes, stains, ink spots, torn/worn labels/emblems, or missing buttons with the application of a twist tie to the hanger of item that needs repair.
  • Ensures that garment is placed on an open conveyor pick.
  • Maintains safe and clean work environment, and observes best practices in all production activities.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
  • Ability to understand all required training, written, and verbal instructions.
  • Working knowledge of basic math skills.
  • Good verbal and/or written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to meet attendance schedule.

Working Environment / Safety Requirements
  • Work is performed in a warehouse setting and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme heat and cold conditions as well as dust and noise.
  • Work is based on a shift schedule, and may include weekends.
  • Overtime required as needed.

Physical Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Position involves repetitive motions over the duration of an entire shift.
  • Requires bending, reaching, pulling, twisting, and lifting.
  • Requires the use of hands for grasping and other manipulations.
  • Requires standing and walking for long periods of time.

Education
High school degree or equivalent preferred.
Location: MC#614 Madison WI
Shift: 6am-2:30pm M-F
Pay: $17.37 an hour
Headquartered in Roswell, GA, Vestis® is the second largest provider in the industry with over 300,000 customer locations and approximately 20,000 teammates across North America. Vestis® is a leader in the B2B uniform and workplace supplies category. Vestis® provides clean and safe uniform services and workplace supplies to a broad range of North American customers from Fortune 500 companies to locally owned small businesses across a broad set of end markets. The Company's comprehensive service offering includes a full-service uniform rental program, cleanroom and other specialty garment processing, floor mats, towels, linens, managed restroom services, first aid supplies and more.
Vestis® is an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, relation, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Vestis Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment
If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information below to request the appropriate accommodation.
Reasonable Accommodations and the Online Application Process
Consistent with Vestis and Canadian Linen's commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Vestis or Canadian Linen, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-833-901-8823 or email us at accessibility@vestis.com.
Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Thank you for your interest in an employment opportunity with Vestis, Canadian Linen and Québec Linge.

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