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Distro

Worldwide talent sourcing, interviewing, payroll automation

HDD Directional Drill Operator / Foreman

Building TradesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time$38 - $40 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
  • Prior horizontal directional drilling (HDD) operating experience.
  • Experience installing underground conduit and utilities.
  • Experience in underground utility construction environments.
  • Ability to join the union as a condition of employment.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to lift heavy materials and perform physically demanding work.
  • Reliable attendance and transportation.

Responsibilities

  • Operate HDD equipment to install underground conduit, fiber optic infrastructure, telecommunications systems, and utility lines safely and efficiently.
  • Complete underground utility installation projects and install conduit and underground utility lines.
  • Follow bore plans and drilling specifications; monitor drilling operations and bore path accuracy.
  • Coordinate with utility locators and field crews.
  • Maintain jobsite safety standards and ensure compliance with utility and construction standards.
  • Perform equipment inspections and maintenance checks.
  • Read and interpret construction drawings and bore plans.
  • Complete project documentation and jobsite reporting.
  • Support telecommunications, fiber, gas, and electric infrastructure projects.
  • When applicable as a Foreman, lead and supervise drilling crews, coordinate daily field operations, assign crew responsibilities, oversee production schedules, monitor safety compliance, and communicate with project managers and customers.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience operating Vermeer drill rigs.
  • Experience operating Ditch Witch drill rigs.
  • Experience operating American Augers drill rigs.
  • Fiber optic construction experience.
  • Telecommunications construction experience.
  • Gas utility construction experience.
  • Electric utility construction experience.
  • Ability to read bore plans and construction blueprints.
  • Previous Foreman or crew leadership experience.

About the Company

Distro

Worldwide talent sourcing, interviewing, payroll automation

Distro is a platform that helps companies find and match with software talent from over 200 countries, enabling interviews, hiring, and automated payroll all in one system. It works by connecting employers with a global pool of vetted developers, coordinating interview scheduling and evaluations, and then handling employment paperwork and payroll through an integrated workflow. The company differentiates itself by offering truly global reach (access to talent across 200+ countries) along with end-to-end hiring and payroll automation in a single platform, rather than relying on separate staffing services, marketplaces, or fragmented tools. Its goal is to simplify hiring and paying international software developers, helping tech teams grow by accessing quality talent worldwide with a streamlined, automated process.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Lehi, UT
Founded
2021

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