HDD Foreman

United Utility Services; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,460 - 64,747; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA/FSA options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Short/long-term disability

Job summary

United Utility Services is seeking an HDD/Directional Bore Foreman to lead crews, oversee underground utility installations, and ensure safe, efficient field operations in West Palm Beach, FL. Responsibilities include coordinating drilling activities, verifying locates, reading prints, and maintaining documentation.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in HDD or related field, strong leadership and communication, and a commitment to OSHA safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 3 years HDD/underground utility construction experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret utility drawings, prints, bore profiles, and specs.
• Strong communication, leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead HDD crews in daily field operations, including job setup, drilling, restoration, and cleanup.
• Operate HDD rigs, locating equipment, and related support gear.
• Read project prints, bore plans, utility drawings, and job specifications.
• Verify utility locates and ensure verification methods before drilling.
• Set up and maintain MOT controls per safety requirements.
• Coordinate daily activities, crew assignments, equipment needs, and production goals.
• Communicate progress, field conditions, schedule changes, and issues to stakeholders.
• Maintain bore logs, production reports, and timekeeping records.
• Monitor site safety, plan pre-job, identify hazards, and stop work if unsafe.
• Ensure OSHA/regulatory compliance and proper handling of drilling fluids.

Skills

Leadership

Reading prints

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HDD equipment

Job description

Date Posted: 7/31/2026 Minimum Date Posted: 8/06/2026

Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Benefits

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

https://unitedutility.com/careers

About The Role

The HDD/Directional Bore Foreman leads horizontal directional drilling crews and oversees daily field operations for underground utility installation projects. This position is responsible for coordinating safe and efficient work activities, operating drilling and locating equipment as needed, verifying utility locates, reading project prints, communicating with customers and division leadership, maintaining accurate job documentation, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety requirements

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead HDD crews in daily field operations, including job setup, drilling activities, restoration, and cleanup.
• Operate horizontal directional drilling rigs, locating equipment, and related support equipment as needed.
• Read and interpret project prints, bore plans, utility drawings, and job specifications.
• Verify utility locates and ensure potholing or other verification methods are completed before drilling.
• Set up and maintain proper maintenance of traffic (MOT) controls in accordance with project and safety requirements.
• Coordinate daily work activities, crew assignments, equipment needs, and production goals.
• Communicate job progress, field conditions, schedule changes, and issues to customers, division managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate bore logs, production reports, daily documentation, and crew timekeeping records.
• Monitor job site safety, conduct pre-job planning, identify hazards, and stop work when conditions are unsafe.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety procedures, and project-specific requirements.
• Ensure proper use, handling, storage, and disposal of drilling fluids and related materials.
• Train, coach, and provide direction to Operators, Locators, Apprentices, and other crew members.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of HDD, underground utility construction, or related field experience preferred.
• Prior experience leading field crews or coordinating construction work preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret utility drawings, project prints, bore profiles, and job specifications.
• Knowledge of HDD operations, utility locating, damage prevention practices, MOT setup, and underground utility construction.
• Strong communication, leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate field records, production reports, bore logs, and timekeeping documentation.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid driver's license required.
• CDL required or ability to obtain.
• OSHA 10 preferred.
• MOT or traffic control certification preferred, where required by project or jurisdiction.

Location

West Palm Beach, Florida

Compensation

The hourly range for this position is $40.00 hourly.

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.