HDD Directional Drill Operator / Foreman (CDL Required) – Union

📢 Job: HDD Directional Drill Operator (CDL Required) – Union

• Client: SimpleHire

• Position: HDD Directional Drill Operator and HDD Foreman (union roles)

• Overview: SimpleHire is seeking experienced HDD Directional Drill Operators and Foremen for underground utility construction projects throughout Pennsylvania. Great opportunity for union employment, top industry pay, and long-term infrastructure projects in telecommunications, fiber, gas, and utilities.

• Primary Locations:

• Dallas, PA

• Wysox, PA

• York, PA

• Nearby Areas:

• Dallas, PA Area: Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Kingston, Pittston, Hazleton, Mountain Top

• Wysox, PA Area: Towanda, Athens, Sayre, Wyalusing, Mansfield, Tunkhannock

• York, PA Area: Hanover, Lancaster, Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, Camp Hill, Dover, Red Lion

• Compensation:

• HDD Directional Drill Operator: $38.00 - $39.00 per hour

• HDD Directional Drill Foreman: $40.00 per hour starting pay

• Additional Compensation & Perks:

• Union position

• Potential union benefits package

• Consistent utility construction work

• Long-term infrastructure projects

• About the Role:

• Operate Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) equipment to install underground conduit, fiber optic infrastructure, telecommunications systems, and utility lines safely and efficiently.

• Foreman-level responsibilities may include supervising crews, coordinating daily operations, maintaining production schedules, and ensuring safety compliance.

• Key Responsibilities:

• Operate HDD equipment

• Complete underground utility installation projects

• 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

• Support telecommunications, fiber, gas, and electric infrastructure projects

• Ensure compliance with utility and construction standards

• Foreman Responsibilities (If Applicable):

• Lead and supervise drilling crews

• Coordinate daily field operations

• Assign crew responsibilities

• Oversee production schedules

• Monitor safety compliance

• Communicate with project managers and customers

• Required Qualifications:

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

• Prior HDD operating experience

• Experience installing underground conduit and utilities

• Experience in underground utility construction environments

• Ability to join the union as a condition of employment

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening

• Ability to pass a background check

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

• Ability to lift heavy materials and perform physically demanding work

• Strong safety mindset

• Team-oriented attitude

• Reliable attendance and transportation

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience operating Vermeer drill rigs

• Experience operating Ditch Witch drill rigs

• Experience operating American Augers drill rigs

• Fiber optic construction experience

• Telecommunications construction experience

• Gas utility construction experience

• Electric utility construction experience

• Ability to read bore plans and construction blueprints

• Previous Foreman or crew leadership experience

• Benefits:

• Top industry pay ($38-$40/hr)

• Consistent underground utility construction work

• Union employment opportunities

• Potential union benefits (dependent on local agreement)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Pension / retirement contributions

• Paid holidays and paid time off

• Training programs and apprenticeship opportunities

• Career advancement opportunities

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