Underground Fiber HDD Foreman — Lead Field Ops

Aquila Corporation; Corydon (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays

Travel Reimbursement

Job summary

Aquila Corporation is seeking an experienced Underground Construction Foreman to lead our HDD and underground fiber crews. You will coordinate daily field tasks, supervise crew members, and ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and to specifications.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong knowledge of construction procedures, site safety, and blueprint interpretation. You will travel up to 80% and be ready to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as project needs require.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-4 years in a construction or outside plant foreman role.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving requirements.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to travel up to 80% and work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily tasks according to project priorities and adjust for weather, materials, deliveries, and staffing needs.
• Direct HDD and underground construction operations to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Plan and assist with selecting directional drilling tooling, fleet equipment, and support equipment for assigned projects.
• Delegate responsibilities and projects to crew members and provide hands‑on leadership in the field.
• Train, manage, mentor, and support crew members while reinforcing safe work practices and proper equipment use.
• Ensure adequate resources and staffing are available to meet project schedules, regulations, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Call in utility locates, conduct deployments, and make in-field decisions or changes as needed.
• Complete daily production reports, vehicle inspections, damage reports, and incident reports.
• Coordinate work between OSP divisions, including splicing, aerial, underground, and drop operations.
• Perform or fill in for field and mechanical tasks when necessary and complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Blueprint reading

Time management

Safety awareness

Field supervision

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Directional drilling tooling

Fleet equipment

Utility locating equipment

Job description

Aquila Corporation is seeking an experienced Underground Construction Foreman to lead our HDD and underground fiber crews. You will coordinate daily field tasks, supervise crew members, and ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and to specifications.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong knowledge of construction procedures, site safety, and blueprint interpretation. You will travel up to 80% and be ready to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as project needs require.