HDD Foreman: Lead Underground Fiber Installations

B&A Communications LLC; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

B&A Communications, LLC is seeking an experienced Underground Drill Operator / Foreman to lead a directional drilling crew performing underground telecommunications construction. The role requires hands-on operation of HDD equipment, supervising field crews, and delivering projects safely and to customer specifications.

The ideal candidate has proven leadership, the ability to read construction prints, plan bore paths, coordinate daily crew assignments, and enforce safety policies while

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating horizontal directional drilling equipment.
• Experience leading an underground utility or telecommunications construction crew.
• Knowledge of underground utility locating, bore planning, and safe excavation practices.
• Experience installing underground fiber optic and coaxial telecommunications infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Operate horizontal directional drilling (HDD) equipment for underground fiber optic and coaxial cable installation.
• Lead and supervise underground drilling crews, ensuring safe and efficient daily operations.
• Plan and execute bore paths while identifying existing underground utilities and potential obstacles.
• Read and interpret construction prints, utility maps, and project specifications.
• Oversee equipment setup, drilling operations, conduit installation, and site restoration.
• Coordinate daily crew assignments, equipment, materials, and production schedules.
• Ensure proper equipment maintenance and troubleshoot operational issues.
• Maintain accurate daily production reports, job documentation, and crew time records.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, customers, and other field personnel.
• Enforce company safety policies and industry best practices.

Skills

HDD operation

Crew leadership

Reading construction prints

Tools

Drilling equipment maintenance

Job description

B&A Communications, LLC is seeking an experienced Underground Drill Operator / Foreman to lead a directional drilling crew performing underground telecommunications construction. The role requires hands-on operation of HDD equipment, supervising field crews, and delivering projects safely and to customer specifications.

The ideal candidate has proven leadership, the ability to read construction prints, plan bore paths, coordinate daily crew assignments, and enforce safety policies while