Drilling Crew Foreman

Utilities One Group; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Payment Range: $2,000-$4,000

Company-provided equipment and full 
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Back-office support (legal, licensing,

Leadership mentorship and growth

MSA partnership with Utilities One

Job summary

Utilities One Group is seeking an experienced Drilling Crew Foreman to lead underground HDD operations in Aurora, CO. You will manage in-house crews, ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery, and coordinate with regional managers to hit project goals.

You’ll read job prints, locate utilities, and oversee bore paths while training crew members for growth. This role rewards performance with production-based compensation and full project support from a national infrastructure company.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in underground drilling operations (HDD).
• Valid driver's license (CDL).
• Strong knowledge of HDD equipment, safety practices, and restoration work.
• Ability to read and interpret job prints and bore profiles.
• Prior experience leading field crews strongly preferred.
• Clear communication and leadership skills.
• Business-minded with an interest in growing teams and earning from performance.
• Willingness to travel as needed within the assigned region.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of in-house UG drilling crews.
• Ensure all work meets safety, quality, and client specifications.
• Manage jobsite documentation, restoration, and bore logs.
• Coordinate with regional managers and coordinators to meet project goals.
• Read and interpret job prints, locate utilities, and ensure proper bore paths.
• Train and mentor crew members for growth and consistency.
• Drive production results while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Oversee equipment use and maintenance, ensuring readiness for each project.
• Grow crew capacity over time to take on more work and increase earning potential.

Skills

Underground drilling (HDD)

Leadership / crew management

Safety practices

Reading bore profiles

Communication

Willingness to travel

Tools

HDD equipment

Job description

Utilities One is seeking an experienced

Description

Utilities One is seeking an experienced Drilling Crew Foreman to lead underground drilling operations across our project regions. This role is ideal for highly motivated leaders with strong horizontal directional drilling (HDD) experience who are ready to operate with autonomy, manage their own crews, and deliver high-quality infrastructure projects in a fast-paced environment.

As a trusted national turnkey infrastructure contractor, Utilities One supports telecom, power, water, renewable energy, and data center projects. Foremen are empowered to run their crews as independent business units, with compensation tied to production performance, while benefiting from the operational, logistical, and administrative support of a growing national organization. This is an opportunity for driven professionals who take ownership of safety, quality, timelines, and profitability and want to make a meaningful impact by building critical infrastructure.

Department

Operations

Location

United States - Aurora, CO

Compensation

$2,000 - $4,000 / week

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of in-house UG drilling crews;
• Ensure all work meets safety, quality, and client specifications;
• Manage jobsite documentation, restoration, and bore logs;
• Coordinate with regional managers and coordinators to meet project goals;
• Read and interpret job prints, locate utilities, and ensure proper bore paths;
• Train and mentor crew members for growth and consistency;
• Drive production results while maintaining quality and compliance;
• Oversee equipment use and maintenance, ensuring readiness for each project;
• Grow crew capacity over time to take on more work and increase earning potential.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 2+ years of experience in underground drilling operations (HDD);
• Valid driver's license (CDL);
• Strong knowledge of HDD equipment, safety practices, and restoration work;
• Ability to read and interpret job prints and bore profiles;
• Prior experience leading field crews strongly preferred;
• Clear communication and leadership skills;
• Business-minded with an interest in growing teams and earning from performance;
• Willingness to travel as needed within the assigned region.

Benefits

• Weekly Payment Range: $2,000-$4,000 (paid per foot);
• Company-provided equipment, logistics, and full project support;
• Back-office assistance (legal, licensing, compliance);
• Leadership mentorship and growth opportunities;
• Build your future with a rapidly expanding infrastructure company;
• Partner with Utilities One under an MSA - operate your own crew with full support and no upfront investment.