--- title: HDD Directional Drill Operator / Foreman Union description: Vensure Employer Solutions is hiring for the HDD Directional Drill Operator / Foreman Union role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/hdd-directional-drill-operator-foreman-union-at-vensure-employer-solutions-01a17982-e2c4-74d8-b74c-9dcb96f342fc date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Vensure Employer Solutions as HDD Directional Drill Operator / Foreman Union. Pays $38–$40 per hour. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/jf2q4u.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Vensure Employer Solutions | | **Location** | Pennsylvania | | **Salary** | $38/hr - $40/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 26, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Vensure Employer Solutions sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 3 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Vensure Employer Solutions. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $58,000 – $85,000 a year (median $71,000). ## Description 📢 Job: HDD Directional Drill Operator (CDL Required) – Union • Client: SimpleHire • Position: HDD Directional Drill Operator and HDD Foreman (union roles) • Overview: SimpleHire is seeking experienced HDD Directional Drill Operators and Foremen for underground utility construction projects throughout Pennsylvania. Great opportunity for union employment, top industry pay, and long-term infrastructure projects in telecommunications, fiber, gas, and utilities. • Primary Locations: • Dallas, PA • Wysox, PA • York, PA • Nearby Areas: • Dallas, PA Area: Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Kingston, Pittston, Hazleton, Mountain Top • Wysox, PA Area: Towanda, Athens, Sayre, Wyalusing, Mansfield, Tunkhannock • York, PA Area: Hanover, Lancaster, Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, Camp Hill, Dover, Red Lion • Compensation: • HDD Directional Drill Operator: $38.00 - $39.00 per hour • HDD Directional Drill Foreman: $40.00 per hour starting pay • Additional Compensation & Perks: • Union position • Potential union benefits package • Consistent utility construction work • Long-term infrastructure projects • About the Role: • Operate Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) equipment to install underground conduit, fiber optic infrastructure, telecommunications systems, and utility lines safely and efficiently. • Foreman-level responsibilities may include supervising crews, coordinating daily operations, maintaining production schedules, and ensuring safety compliance. • Key Responsibilities: • Operate HDD equipment • Complete underground utility installation projects • Install conduit and underground utility lines • Follow bore plans and drilling specifications • Coordinate with utility locators and field crews • Monitor drilling operations and bore path accuracy • Maintain jobsite safety 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 • Ensure compliance with utility and construction standards • Foreman Responsibilities (If Applicable): • Lead and supervise drilling crews • Coordinate daily field operations • Assign crew responsibilities • Oversee production schedules • Monitor safety compliance • Communicate with project managers and customers • Required Qualifications: • Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) • Prior 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 • Ability to pass a background check • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions • Ability to lift heavy materials and perform physically demanding work • Strong safety mindset • Team-oriented attitude • Reliable attendance and transportation • Preferred 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 • Benefits: • Top industry pay ($38-$40/hr) • Consistent underground utility construction work • Union employment opportunities • Potential union benefits (dependent on local agreement) • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Pension / retirement contributions • Paid holidays and paid time off • Training programs and apprenticeship opportunities • Career advancement opportunities   #HireFinder #LI-PROMOTED #LI-Onsite ## Skills - 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