Foreman - Driller/Locator (CDL Required)

Crestone Services Group

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health (shared cost)

Dental (shared cost)

Vision (shared cost)

401k - with match

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Voluntary benefits

Critical Illness

Accident

Cancer

Gap

Legal

Voluntary Life

Basic Life (company paid)

EAP (company paid)

PTO

Holiday Pay

Job summary

DrillTech, LLC in Colorado is seeking a Foreman Driller/Locator (CDL required) to lead a directional drilling crew. You will operate the drill, locate utilities, and supervise 3–5 workers to meet project schedules.

Responsibilities include coordinating with inspectors, maintaining safety standards, coaching crew members, and communicating progress through daily reports. A valid CDL and travel readiness are essential.

Qualifications

Minimum of three years foreman/supervisory experience.
Hands-on directional drill operation experience.
Valid CDL driver's license.
Pass a Level 4 background check.
Pre-employment drug screening required.
Ability to travel.

Responsibilities

Lead the crew and manage 3-5 employees.
Operate the directional drill rig and perform mud mixing.
Locate utilities using electromagnetic locating equipment.
Plan, lay out work, and keep projects on schedule.
Monitor safety, quality, and productivity on-site.
Coordinate with project management and clients.
Maintain documentation and daily reports.

Skills

Foreman/supervisory experience

Directional drill operation

CDL licensed

Locating underground utilities

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Team leadership

Travel

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

EM locating equipment

Job description

FOREMAN - DRILLER/LOCATOR
(CDL Required)

DrillTech, LLC is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Foreman Driller/Locator for a Directional Drill Crew. DrillTech is the premier utility construction services provider in the western region, providing directional drilling, plowing, trenching, spider plowing, hydro excavation, micro trenching, fast fusion, fiber optics, and general underground utility construction.

JOB PURPOSE

The Foreman Driller/Locator performs a lead person role in operations involving directional drill utility construction, including telecommunications infrastructure. This position combines hands-on directional drill operation and utility locating with crew leadership responsibilities. The Foreman Driller/Locator is responsible for managing approximately 3-5 employees, assigning job responsibilities, meeting with inspectors, laying out work, keeping the job on schedule, and communicating company goals and expectations, while directing, coaching, and training personnel assigned to the crew. This role also operates the directional drill and performs utility locates as needed to keep the crew productive, and provides regular updates to management via written daily reports, e‑mail, phone conversations, and meetings. Also performs additional duties as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead with a positive attitude
Operate the directional drill rig, including drill string assembly, steering, tracking, and drill fluid/mud mixing, to bore accurately along the planned path
Locate and mark underground utilities using electromagnetic locating equipment and other locating tools prior to and during drilling operations
Ensure optimal and efficient use of all available resources, to include crew, equipment, supplies, and materials
Manage, supervise, and produce quality work that meets or exceeds productivity goals
Ensure safe equipment operation, tools, and conditions on all sites
Work closely with project management to make necessary labor and resource adjustments
Provide fair and consistent coaching of operators and laborers, leading by example at all times
Use strong and effective communication skills at all levels
Develop and maintain strong client relationships through constant communication
Plan and lay out work; ensure project-specific needs are acquired prior to work starting
Develop a thorough understanding of the project plans, specifications, and schedules as they relate to the project assigned; review with crews throughout the project to ensure proper execution
Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost‑saving measures that arise or that may be encountered, and report to the Superintendent so corrective actions can be taken as needed
Inspect work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, identify deficiencies, and take corrective action as needed
Track and capture quantities completed on the project, review for accuracy, and report to management
Identify safety hazards and take necessary corrective action
Perform task planning to safely and efficiently carry out all aspects of the project assigned
Monitor quality of work and ensure correct construction procedures are followed and that work complies with the plans and specifications
Monitor and report productivity rates and ensure production meets the project schedule constraints
Manage crew to ensure productivity requirements are maintained or exceeded
Maintain a working knowledge of scheduling, material control, and unit man-hour performance
Maintain, calibrate, and care for drilling and locating equipment
Keep the work site neat and orderly
Perform other tasks assigned by the Manager or other Operations Management (other duties as assigned)

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Minimum of three years foreman/supervisory experience working with a directional drill crew
Hands‑on experience operating a directional drill rig required
Experience locating underground utilities using electromagnetic locating equipment preferred
Must have a valid CDL driver's license and motor vehicle history record that meets company insurance requirements
Basic math skills
Basic computer skills, to maintain project logs and reports
ALL employees must pass a Level 4 background check
Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug screening (will be subject to random drug screenings)
Must be able to work long hours
Ability to travel as required
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions