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

Compensation
$38–$40 / hr
Location
PA, US
Arrangement
On-site
Employment type
Full-time
Posted
26 October 2026 (2 days ago)

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About this 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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Work location

  • PA, US

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Published 26 October 2026, last checked today. A posting stops being advertised here 90 days after the employer published it, and one the employer takes down is marked closed rather than quietly removed.

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