Horizontal Directional Drill Foreman

DDS Companies; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Pipeline is seeking an HDD Foreman to lead safe, planned, and efficient directional drilling projects in the field. You will manage crews, equipment, and workflows to meet customer expectations while upholding the company values.

The role requires 2+ years of DCI equipment experience, a Class A CDL, and the ability to travel regionally. Proficiency with Vermeer HDD gear and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and valid Class A CDL with endorsements are required.
• 2+ years locating with DCI equipment (SE to Falcon F5 or newer) are required.
• Proficiency with Vermeer HDD equipment and strong troubleshooting/problem-solving skills are needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment and follow safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency with HDD equipment, its capabilities, and limitations.
• Maintain preventative maintenance of equipment and tooling.
• Transport equipment safely to jobsites per DOT regulations.
• Install pipelines while following HDD policies.
• Submit production paperwork and as-built drawings as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Class A CDL with endorsements

Tools

Vermeer HDD equipment

Job description

Job Description

This profile is designed to help promote job opportunities at Miller Pipeline, provide ample information to evaluate job performance and determine training needs of employees as well as developmental opportunities for advancement preparation. The expectation is that all employees adhere to company values and the ONE Mission.

HDD Foreman - Miller Pipeline

This profile is designed to help promote job opportunities at Miller Pipeline, provide ample information to evaluate job performance and determine training needs of employees as well as developmental opportunities for advancement preparation. The expectation is that all employees adhere to company values and the ONE Mission.

Job Title

Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Foreman

Department

Gas Distribution, Construction and Maintenance

Reports To

Superintendent

Subordinates

HDD Operator

Job Purpose

The Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Foreman is involved in the safety, planning, execution, and management of all phases of any directional drilling job to assist in delivering services that meet or exceed customer expectations. The HDD Foreman will demonstrate our core values while installing pipelines of all types and sizes with directional drilling equipment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency with and knowledge of HDD equipment, its capabilities and limitations.
• Stay up to date with preventative maintenance of all equipment and tooling.
• Transport equipment safely to and from jobsite locations in accordance with local, state and DOT regulations.
• Install pipelines while committed to following strict HDD policies set forth by the Company and/or customer.
• Submit all production paperwork and records which may include as-built drawings to the Company and/or customer whether it be in paper or digital format.

Education and Certifications

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Valid Class A CDL with all necessary endorsements.
• Preferred: —

Experience

• Required: 2+ years locating with DCI equipment, SE to Falcon F5 or newer.
• Preferred: —

Functional / Technical Competency Requirements

• Required: Proficient with Vermeer HDD equipment. Good troubleshooting and problem solving. Proficient with how to plan bores including how to combat various ground conditions. Demonstrated ability to install both steel and plastic pipe of various diameters. Communicate effectively in a team environment.
• Preferred: —

Core Competencies

• Leadership
• Communication
• Conflict Resolution

Essential Functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, walk, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 90 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, explosives, and vibration. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanic parts and weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Employees in this job classification are required to work extended hours on a regular basis, must be flexible with the work schedule, be able to handle stressful conditions due to productivity and time constraints, and be willing to travel regionally.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Federal Labor Standards Act Designation

Non-Exempt

Miller Pipeline retains the discretion to add to or change duties of this position at any time. This position description should not be considered all-inclusive.