HDD Directional Drill Operator / Foreman (CDL Required) – Union in Multiple Locations at Distro

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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