HDD Foreman: Lead Underground Utility Drilling Crew

Midwest Mole; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Mole is seeking a Working Foreman to lead our Horizontal Directional Drilling crew in central Indiana and surrounding Midwest areas. You will operate HDD machines, locate utilities, perform HDPE fusion, and supervise crew safety and quality work.

Responsibilities include daily reports, time reporting, and ensuring adherence to trenching and excavation safety standards. Valid Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement and DOT medical are required; travel is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 2–3 years’ experience or equivalent combination.
• Experienced Horizontal Directional Driller operator.
• Experienced HDD locator operator.
• Fusion experience and certification for HDPE.
• Prior underground utility work experience.
• Clear and concise communications.
• Strong sense of urgency, time-focused.
• Ability to read plans, specifications, manuals, and schematics.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must pass pre-employment DOT physical and medical examination.
• Travel required.
• Drug free.

Responsibilities

• Operate Horizontal Directional Drill machines.
• Operate HDD locator.
• Perform HDPE fusion and welding as needed.
• Locate utilities and generate drill profiles.
• Lead with safety and quality workmanship.
• Conduct safety meetings and daily reports.
• Record time reporting and receipts.
• Work with crews across central Indiana and Midwest areas.
• Operate excavation equipment as needed.
• Assist with trenching and excavation safety.

Skills

Strong independent work ethic

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Travel required

Education

High school diploma or GED

DOT physical and medical examination

Tools

HDPE Fusion Certification

Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement

Welding experience

Job description

Midwest Mole is seeking a Working Foreman to lead our Horizontal Directional Drilling crew in central Indiana and surrounding Midwest areas. You will operate HDD machines, locate utilities, perform HDPE fusion, and supervise crew safety and quality work.

Responsibilities include daily reports, time reporting, and ensuring adherence to trenching and excavation safety standards. Valid Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement and DOT medical are required; travel is expected.