Foreman​/Drill Operator

Job Details

Job Location:

Beach Road Precision Manufacturing Hardrock HDDP - WINDER, GA 30680

Position Type:
Full Time Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled and safety-focused Foreman / Drill Operator to lead our underground utility and drilling crew. In this role, you will operate horizontal directional drills, guide your team on-site, and ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and to quality standards. [1]

• Operate Equipment:
  Safely run horizontal directional drill rigs, locators, and associated equipment (water trucks, mini-excavators, or mixing systems) to place underground utilities.
• Lead the Crew:
  Supervise, train, and direct crew members on day-to-day job site operations.
• Track & Locate:
  Use locating equipment to track the drill head, monitor depth and elevation changes, and avoid existing underground utilities.
• Safety & Compliance:
  Lead daily Job Safety Analysis (JSA) meetings and ensure all crew members follow OSHA and company safety rules.
• Maintenance:
  Perform daily equipment inspections, routine maintenance, and minor repairs on the drill rig and support trucks.
• Reporting:
  Record daily production progress, material usage, and project logs for management.

• Read and interpret bore plans, utility maps, and job specifications
• Manage drill setups, fluid systems, and bore paths
• Troubleshoot drilling issues including rock conditions, frac-outs, and utility conflict

• Oversee maintenance and condition of drills, trucks, and support equipment
• Coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance schedules
• Ensure crews maintain clean, organized job sites and equipment
• CDL is plus

• Track daily production (footage, time, materials, crew efficiency)
• Monitor job costs including labor, materials, fuel, and subcontractors
• Provide daily and end-of-job reports to management
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs

• Experience:
  
  Minimum of [2–4] years of hands-on experience operating directional drills and locating underground utilities.
• Leadership:
  Proven experience acting as a lead hand, foreman, or crew supervisor in construction or utility installation.
• Physical Demands:
  Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, lift heavy objects, and stand for long periods.
• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licenses:
  Valid driver's license [Insert if CDL is required].

• 5+ years of HDD / drilling experience required
• 2+ years in a leadership role (Foreman, Lead Operator, or Manager)
• Strong knowledge of directional drilling in both dirt and rock conditions
• Experience with various drill rigs and locating systems
• Ability to read bore profiles and utility plans
• CDL preferred (or ability to obtain)
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours as needed

• Rock drilling experience (mud motors, air hammer, etc.)
• Fiber, gas, water, and sewer installation projects
• Experience managing multiple crews or projects simultaneously