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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$38 - $40 an hour
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