HDD Foreman: Travel + Per Diem, Lead Field Crew

Construction Association of Michigan

Michigan

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 83,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid vacation after first year

Paid per diem

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting has been hired by a Horizontal Drilling company to source HDD Foreman for underground utility and infrastructure projects throughout Texas. This hands-on field leadership position directs a 4-5 person HDD crew, ensuring safety and production.

The role emphasizes bore planning, rig operations, and on-site supervision, with a focus on reading drawings, locating utilities, and maintaining safety. Travel and outdoor work are required, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

At least 3 years of horizontal directional drilling experience.
Experience leading or supervising an HDD crew.
Vermeer D100x140 or comparable 100-class rig experience.
Ability to independently operate an HDD drill and locate a bore.
Experience with bore planning, utility crossings, drilling fluids, tooling selection, and hole-cleaning procedures.
Working knowledge of dirt and rock drilling, pilot bores, reaming, and pullback operations.
Ability to troubleshoot lost returns, pressure problems, steering issues, stuck tooling, poor penetration, and mechanical failures.
Valid driver's license and at least 21 years of age.
Willingness to travel, work overtime, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening.
Strong safety record and professional leadership style.

Responsibilities

Plan daily work and assign crew responsibilities.
Conduct daily safety meetings and job safety analyses.
Lead rig setup, bore operations, reaming, pullback, and rig moves.
Read construction drawings and develop bore plans.
Verify utility locates, clearances, entry and exit angles, and cover requirements.
Select appropriate tooling, reamers, swivels, subs, and mud systems.
Maintain production without compromising safety or quality.
Train, mentor, and evaluate crew members.
Coordinate equipment, tooling, materials, and preventative maintenance.
Communicate with customers, project managers, and field management.
Complete daily reports, timesheets, inspections, and material inventories.
Document delays, equipment problems, safety concerns, and jobsite issues.
Stop unsafe work and enforce company SOPs, PPE requirements, and environmental procedures.