Foreman Drilling Operations

Full-Time | Utilities & Construction | Field Operations | Leadership Role 

About the Role 

We are seeking an experienced and dependable Directional Drilling Foreman to lead HDD crews, manage daily field operations, and ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to specification. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, communication skills, and the ability to problem-solve in the field. 

Key Responsibilities 

Crew Leadership & Operations 

• Lead, supervise, and coordinate HDD crews (operator, locator, laborers) 

• Schedule daily work, assign tasks, and manage crew productivity 

• Train and mentor crew members in proper HDD procedures and safety 

• Ensure all drilling, locating, and pullback operations follow plan and best practices 

Project Execution 

• Read and interpret prints, bore plans, utility locates, and job specifications 

• Plan bore path strategy with operator and locator 

• Conduct jobsite setup including safety perimeter, equipment staging, and traffic control 

• Oversee pilot bore, reaming, pullback, mud mixing, and vacuum excavation activities 

• Inspect and verify installation depth, alignment, and utility crossings 

Safety & Compliance 

• Enforce company safety policies, OSHA standards, and PPE requirements 

• Perform daily jobsite hazard assessments and safety meetings 

• Ensure accurate utility potholing and conflict resolution 

• Document and report any incidents, near-misses, or property damage 

Quality & Communication 

• Communicate clearly with project managers, inspectors, GCs, and utility owners 

• Maintain accurate daily logs, production reports, bore logs, and equipment records 

• Verify materials and equipment needed for each job and ensure availability 

• Ensure jobsite is left clean, restored, and compliant with project specs 

Equipment & Maintenance 

• Oversee proper operation of drill rigs, mud systems, vacs, and support tools 

• Conduct or coordinate routine equipment inspections 

• Identify mechanical issues early and report for repair 

• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained, organized, and secure 

 

Required Qualifications 

• 3  years experience in HDD operations, including drilling and locating 

• Prior supervisory or lead role strongly preferred 

• Extensive knowledge of HDD equipment (Vermeer, Ditch Witch, etc.) 

• Ability to read and understand plans, prints, and utility locates 

• Valid driver’s license required (CDL Class A preferred) 

• Strong communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills 

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and lift 50–75 lbs 

• Ability to travel to various jobsite locations as required 

 

Preferred Skills 

• Experience executing long bores, complex crossings, or difficult soils 

• Understanding of drilling fluids, mud management, and tooling selection 

• Strong mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting drilling equipment 

• Familiarity with OSHA 10/30, excavation safety, and underground utility standards 

• Experience working with inspectors, general contractors, or utility providers 

 

Work Environment & Physical Demands 

• Outdoor work in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, mud, uneven terrain) 

• Long days, early mornings, and occasional weekends 

• Frequent standing, bending, lifting, and operating around heavy equipment 

• Regional travel may be required 

 

What We Offer 

• Competitive pay  

• Company truck or allowance  

• Career advancement toward Drilling Superintendent or Drilling Services Manager 

• Health, dental, vision options 

• 401K 

• Life Insurance 

• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance 

• Strong company culture and steady year-round work 

 

Schedule 

• Monday–Friday 

• Occasional weekends and out-of-town work depending on project schedule 

 

Qualifications:

• Experience operating drilling rigs preferred. 

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. 

• We are looking for someone who is excited and proud of the work they do. 

• Ability to self-start in the morning and operate with minimal oversight. 

• Good mechanical skills 

• High School Diploma or GED