Directional Drill Foreman

Description

Reports To: Construction Manager
Travel Potential: Potential for Domestic Travel (Overnight Travel as Required)
Compensation: $33.00 - $50.00 Hourly

Company Profile:

Congruex provides digital infrastructure solutions through engineering and construction services that connect communities nationwide. This includes wireline, wireless, data centers, and utility services from initial concept to market go-live.

With employees across the United States and India, the work we do enables essential infrastructure for the future of communications.

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Job Summary:

As the Directional Drill Foreman, you will be responsible for leading directional drilling operations, operating drilling equipment, and supporting underground utility construction projects while maintaining a safe work environment. You will oversee daily drilling activities, coordinate field operations, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to established quality standards. Your customers are internal construction teams, project managers, and telecommunications clients, and you will contribute to the company's success through operational leadership, quality workmanship, and safety excellence.

Key Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):

• Lead directional drilling and utility locating operations to support underground telecommunications and utility construction projects.
• Operate directional drilling equipment and other construction machinery while assisting with daily field operations.
• Locate predetermined drill paths and ensure drilling activities are performed safely and accurately.
• Coordinate daily field operations and perform work safely in standard and high-risk construction environments while maintaining compliance with company safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with crew members, supervisors, and customers to support project execution and operational efficiency.
• Travel overnight to project locations as business needs require.
• Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs.

Required Qualifications:

Education, Licensing, and Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Experience

• Minimum of one year of recent experience in directional drilling and/or utility locating.
• Experience in telecommunications, underground utility construction, or related construction environments.

Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of directional drilling equipment, underground construction practices, and utility installation.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to safely perform physically demanding work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to coordinate field activities and work effectively with crew members and project stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or willingness to obtain one.
• OSHA certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb while performing physically demanding work for extended periods.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and active construction environments.
• Ability to travel overnight to project locations as business needs require.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review.

Congruex Culture & Benefits:

Congruex's culture of safety and performance is built on the 4X Factor core values of Be Safe, Be Accountable, Be Respectful, and Earn Trust. These values guide how we work with one another and how we interact with our customers.

We are committed to building a workplace where employees feel supported and recognized. We invest in employees through a comprehensive approach, including the benefits below with eligibility on Day 1 of employment :

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits with 70% paid by the company
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and immediate vesting
• Flexible PTO for exempt roles & competitive PTO accrual for non-exempt roles
• 10 company paid holidays (9 standard and 1 floating)
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave options
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (with employee paid voluntary options)
• Annual Safety Boot Program of up to $150 per eligible field employee per year
• Safety Points Program for eligible field employees redeemable in the company store
• Free wellness benefits like counseling, financial planning, and more

Additional Employment Information:

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship. Conditions to hiring may include but are not necessarily limited to background checks and drug testing.