About this role
📢 Job: HDD Directional Drill Operator (CDL Required) – Union
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Client: SimpleHire
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Position: HDD Directional Drill Operator and HDD Foreman (union roles)
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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.
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Primary Locations:
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Dallas, PA
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Wysox, PA
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York, PA
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Nearby Areas:
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Dallas, PA Area: Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Kingston, Pittston, Hazleton, Mountain Top
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Wysox, PA Area: Towanda, Athens, Sayre, Wyalusing, Mansfield, Tunkhannock
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York, PA Area: Hanover, Lancaster, Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, Camp Hill, Dover, Red Lion
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Compensation:
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HDD Directional Drill Operator: $38.00 - $39.00 per hour
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HDD Directional Drill Foreman: $40.00 per hour starting pay
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Additional Compensation & Perks:
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Union position
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Potential union benefits package
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Consistent utility construction work
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Long-term infrastructure projects
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About the Role:
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Operate Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) equipment to install underground conduit, fiber optic infrastructure, telecommunications systems, and utility lines safely and efficiently.
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Foreman-level responsibilities may include supervising crews, coordinating daily operations, maintaining production schedules, and ensuring safety compliance.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Operate HDD equipment
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Complete underground utility installation projects
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Install conduit and underground utility lines
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Follow bore plans and drilling specifications
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Coordinate with utility locators and field crews
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Monitor drilling operations and bore path accuracy
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Maintain jobsite safety standards
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Perform equipment inspections and maintenance checks
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Read and interpret construction drawings and bore plans
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Complete project documentation and jobsite reporting
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Support telecommunications, fiber, gas, and electric infrastructure projects
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Ensure compliance with utility and construction standards
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Foreman Responsibilities (If Applicable):
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Lead and supervise drilling crews
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Coordinate daily field operations
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Assign crew responsibilities
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Oversee production schedules
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Monitor safety compliance
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Communicate with project managers and customers
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Required Qualifications:
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Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
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Prior HDD operating experience
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Experience installing underground conduit and utilities
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Experience in underground utility construction environments
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Ability to join the union as a condition of employment
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Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
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Ability to pass a background check
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Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
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Ability to lift heavy materials and perform physically demanding work
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Strong safety mindset
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Team-oriented attitude
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Reliable attendance and transportation
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Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience operating Vermeer drill rigs
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Experience operating Ditch Witch drill rigs
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Experience operating American Augers drill rigs
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Fiber optic construction experience
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Telecommunications construction experience
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Gas utility construction experience
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Electric utility construction experience
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Ability to read bore plans and construction blueprints
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Previous Foreman or crew leadership experience
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Benefits:
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Top industry pay ($38-$40/hr)
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Consistent underground utility construction work
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Union employment opportunities
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Potential union benefits (dependent on local agreement)
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Pension / retirement contributions
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Paid holidays and paid time off
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Training programs and apprenticeship opportunities
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Career advancement opportunities