Directional Boring Foreman - Underground (AP)

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 years of directional drilling experience.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or foreman experience.
• Knowledge of underground electric utility construction methods.
• Experience operating directional drilling equipment and locating systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, utility maps, and staking sheets.
• Strong understanding of utility locating requirements and damage prevention regulations.
• Valid driver's license.
• CDL Class A preferred.
• Ability to travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification.
• First Aid/CPR Certification.
• Utility construction experience with electric distribution systems.
• Experience with conduit installation, trenching, cable pulling, and underground power infrastructure.
• Knowledge of state utility commission requirements and local permitting processes.
• Safety Responsibilities
• Promote and enforce a safety-first culture.
• Conduct job hazard analyses and tailboard meetings.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to OSHA, DOT, and company safety standards.
• Immediately address unsafe conditions and practices.
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Key Skills
• Leadership and crew management
• Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
• Vermeer and Ditch Witch operations
• Utility locating
• Underground power distribution
• Project coordination
• Production planning
• Safety compliance
• Blueprint interpretation
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Physical Requirements
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, and lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work around heavy equipment and active construction zones.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and storm restoration events as needed.
• Work Environment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.
• Our Benefits
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• HSA, dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave
• If this sounds like you, come join the PIKE family.
• CDL Class A preferred.

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