Boring Crew Foreman

United Utility Services; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

United Utility Services is seeking a boring rig foreman to oversee construction and installation of boring projects, ensuring work aligns with design, budget, and schedule. You will train crew members, enforce policies, and manage daily activities on site.

The role requires experience as a boring foreman, CDL-A license, and the ability to travel for storms or emergency repairs. The position is full-time, on-site in Canton, MS with long hours and occasional overnight travel.

Qualifications

• Must possess planning/organizational skills to delegate work and schedule crew.
• Strong mathematical skills to calculate figures and amounts.
• Ability to deal with emergencies, hazards, and multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills to relay expectations and goals to crew.
• Leadership ability to train and guide personnel safely.
• Must understand and use English language.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand technical information, manuals, policies, procedures, work orders, blueprints, and diagrams.
• Deal with emergency situations and time constraints.
• Proficiency with HDD locating equipment and reading prints/drawings.
• Knowledge of HDD drilling and field adjustments for project needs.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Understand HDD drilling fluids and mixing procedures.
• Complete documentation and assist with pre/post job meetings.

Skills

Planning & organizational skills

Mathematical skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

English literacy

CDL-A license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About Us

Welcome to United Utility Services, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our Core Values are clear and simple: Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism. At United Utility Services, we craft power delivery solutions – built safe, engineered smart, and driven by what customers demand – fueling communities with reliable energy. We are the best-in-class, trusted partner delivering customer-centric Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions.

Date Posted: 8/12/2026 Minimum Date Posted: 8/19/2026

Location: Canton, MS

The salary range for this position is $34-$39 hourly. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options where applicable
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays
• short and long-term disability

Internal Employee Notice

This opportunity is being communicated internally in accordance with the Company’s Recruiting Transparency and Opportunity Notice process.

Current employees are encouraged to apply through our careers page at https://unitedutility.com/careers

About The Role

The boring rig foreman is responsible for overseeing and carrying out the construction and installation of all boring projects to ensure assigned projects are completed in accordance with design, budget and schedule. This position is responsible for knowing and appropriately utilizing company policies/processes, proper care and utilization of company equipment, on-the-job training of crew members, as well as execution of daily schedule/activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and understand technical information, manuals, policies, procedures, work orders, blueprints, spec books, system maps and diagrams
• Deal with emergency situations, hazardous conditions, multiple priorities, frequent interruptions, and time constraints.
• Proficiency in the use of HDD locating equipment and ability to read basic prints and drawings.
• Knowledge of HDD practices and applications with the ability to adjust on the fly and install projects that routinely require making adjustments in the field
• Strong equipment operating skills
• Possess knowledge of HDD drilling fluid products along with proper mixing procedures for the products.
• Fill out documents and assist with Job Hazard Analysis pre-job and post job meetings

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to outdoor elements.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The position must have the ability to lift heavy objects weighing at times up to 50 pounds and carry that weight a minimum of 20 feet on a regular, recurring basis. Must have the ability to walk over uneven, steep, or difficult terrain for distances of approximately a quarter mile on a regular, recurring basis and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina. Must have the ability to hear long distances, see long distances and differentiate between colors, and have depth perception.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. This position frequently requires long hours and weekend work. MUST be willing to travel for storm recovery or emergency utility repair or replacement. Length of stay will depend on volume of work.

Travel

The position primarily works at a customer premise during the workweek which may require weekly overnight travel. Out of area and extended travel may be required and will be dictated by customer demand.

Key Qualifications

• Must possess planning/organizational skills and ability to delegate work in order to schedule crew, assign duties, and ensure completion of all projects within required deadlines.
• Must possess good mathematical skills in order to calculate figures and amounts.
• Must be able to deal with emergency situations, hazardous conditions, multiple priorities, frequent interruptions, and time constraints.
• Must possess good communication skills to relay expectations and company goals and objectives to crew members.
• Must possess leadership skills to provide guidance and training to assigned personnel in a safe effective and positive manner.
• Must be able to understand and use the English language, both oral and written, to communicate information, instructions, and ideas to other personnel.
• High school diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a boring crew foreman
• Must possess a valid CDL-A license with clear driving record

Key Nice-To-Haves

• 2+ years experience as a boring crew foreman.
• Technical training on the use of HDD drilling fluid products

Application Deadline

This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The Company reserves the right to extend or close the posting based on business needs and applicable policy requirements.

Important Information

Applicants may be asked: "Are you currently employed by the Company?" For standard external opportunities, this question is used for applicant classification, reporting, and workforce analytics purposes only.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruiters or staffing firms. Resumes submitted without a signed, written agreement with the Company and outside the approved HR/Recruiter process will not be reviewed or considered, and the Company will not be responsible for any associated fees.