About the role
📢 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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