HDD Directional Drill Operator / Foreman (CDL Required) – Union
Core
Operate Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) equipment to install underground conduit, fiber optic infrastructure, telecommunications systems, and utility lines safely and efficiently.
Role type
HDD Directional Drill Operator / Foreman
Builds
Underground utility infrastructure (telecommunications, fiber, gas, electric)
Domain
Construction / Utilities
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
HDD equipment operation, underground utility installation, bore plan interpretation, crew supervision (Foreman), safety compliance, equipment maintenance, CDL
Preferred skills
Vermeer/Ditch Witch/American Augers rig operation, fiber optic construction, telecommunications construction, gas/electric utility construction, blueprint reading, crew leadership
Technologies
HDD rigs, Vermeer, Ditch Witch, American Augers
Responsibilities
Operate HDD equipment, install conduit and underground utility lines, follow bore plans and drilling specifications, coordinate with utility locators and field crews, monitor drilling operations and bore path accuracy, maintain jobsite safety standards, perform equipment inspections and maintenance checks, read and interpret construction drawings and bore plans, complete project documentation and jobsite reporting, lead and supervise drilling crews, coordinate daily field operations, assign crew responsibilities, oversee production schedules, monitor safety compliance, communicate with project managers and customers
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC (Foreman includes leadership)