Underground HDD Foreman: Lead Drill & Utilities

Gogridsource; Louisiana; On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Pay

Holiday Pay

Life, Accident, and Short-Term Injury/

Disability Insurance

Job summary

GridSource is seeking an experienced Directional Drill Foreman to lead an underground crew in LaPlace, Louisiana, overseeing safe HDD operations and utility installations. The role requires strong hands-on drilling experience and the ability to manage field crews while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity.

You will plan bore operations, read plans, coordinate with locators and project managers, train operators, and ensure compliance with project specs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in underground utility construction with hands-on HDD experience.
• Leadership experience as a Foreman or similar role overseeing crews.

Responsibilities

• Operate and oversee horizontal directional drilling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Plan and execute directional bores based on construction drawings and site conditions.
• Read and interpret construction plans, utility maps, profiles, and as-built documentation.
• Determine bore paths, depths, entry/exit points, and drill-head alignment.
• Locate and identify existing underground utilities before and during drilling.
• Maintain daily production records and bore logs.
• Train and supervise drill operators, laborers, and crew members.
• Ensure safety policies and OSHA requirements are followed.

Skills

Underground utility construction

Directional drilling equipment

Safety leadership

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

NCTI/SCTE HDD certifications

Tools

Vacuum excavation equipment

Excavators

Skid steers

Loaders

Drilling tooling

Job description

GridSource is seeking an experienced Directional Drill Foreman to lead an underground crew in LaPlace, Louisiana, overseeing safe HDD operations and utility installations. The role requires strong hands-on drilling experience and the ability to manage field crews while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity.

You will plan bore operations, read plans, coordinate with locators and project managers, train operators, and ensure compliance with project specs.