Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary:
Overview:
Patriot Broadband Construction LLC dba Patriot Broadband Technologies is seeking an experiencedDrilling Crew Foreman to lead a horizontal directional drilling (HDD) crew installing underground fiber-optic infrastructure. The Drilling Crew Foreman oversees daily field operations, ensures safety and quality, and performs drilling, locating, potholing, and conduit installation as a lead along with crew members.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a 25 person HDD crew on fiber mainline and service installations
- Interpret construction plans, utility locates, and bore profiles
- Oversee HDD rig operations, locating, vac excavation, and potholing
- Ensure safe work practices, daily tailboards, PPE, and traffic control
- Install conduit/duct, tracer wire, vaults/handholes, and pull strings
- Communicate with supervisors, inspectors, and homeowners
- Track materials, production, and basic as-built information
Qualifications:
- 3+ years HDD or underground utility construction experience (fiber preferred)
- Strong understanding of locating, potholing, and safe digging practices
- Experience with HDD rigs (Ditch Witch, Vermeer, etc.)
- Ability to read construction prints and bore plans
- Valid drivers license; CDL Class A preferred
- Ability to work outdoors and perform physical tasks
Why Join Us:
- Competitive pay and overtime
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plans
- 9 annual company paid holidays
- Paid Time off
- 401K Retirement program with generous company match
- Career advancement opportunities
- Team-driven and safety-focused culture
Please note that this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.