MasTec Advanced Technologies
Directional Drill Foreman
MasTec Advanced Technologies, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, us, 32549
Company Summary
MasTec Utility Services (MUS) delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by the strength of decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide extraordinary value to clients. MasTec Utility Services is a purpose‑driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work. MasTec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News‑Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MUS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority‑controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.
Overview MasTec Utility Services specializes in critical infrastructure construction and engineering, delivering safe, innovative and environmentally responsible services across power, gas, water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. The company values inclusion, growth, and the empowerment of its employees to pursue training and career advancement.
Job Summary The Directional Drill Foreman is responsible for leading a crew and safely operating the directional drill to place product underground, while locating the drill head, understanding elevation changes, and determining improvement on drill depth to avoid utilities. This position supports the Line team and collaborates with personnel within the department.
Responsibilities
Operate the drill rig efficiently, preparing the job and drill for a safe shot.
Pothole all utilities that will either be paralleled or crossed during the bore shot.
Verify existing utilities.
Fill water tanks.
Combine water with chemicals for boring according to the ground conditions.
Locate the drill head from point A to point B without hitting utilities and at the correct depth.
Hook up swivel, reamer, and pipe product to be pulled back to complete the bore shot.
Walk out bore shot before it starts, ensuring all utilities are located and developing a plan to go above or below each utility or obstacle.
Pull back the product with the correct hole opener and utilize the correct mud mixture to ensure the product travels from point B to point A.
Inspect and maintain job equipment, including drill equipment and mixing unit.
Qualifications Minimum
High school diploma or equivalent.
1 year of relevant experience.
Valid CDL Class A driver's license with tanker endorsement.
OSHA 10 Certification.
Preferred
5 or more years of relevant experience.
CDL Class A license with tanker endorsement.
Physical Demands and Work Environment This job operates in a field environment. The role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, awkward positioning, standing, and twisting. It also requires work in inclement weather, including extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind. Must be able to bend and lift up to 50 pounds, and possess clear vision at 20 feet or more (or 20 inches or less) with proficiency in judging distance and space relationships, precise hand‑eye coordination, and color recognition.
Benefits Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company (NYSE: MTZ).
Equal Employment Opportunity The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits the harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Other
Industry
Construction
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Overview MasTec Utility Services specializes in critical infrastructure construction and engineering, delivering safe, innovative and environmentally responsible services across power, gas, water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. The company values inclusion, growth, and the empowerment of its employees to pursue training and career advancement.
Job Summary The Directional Drill Foreman is responsible for leading a crew and safely operating the directional drill to place product underground, while locating the drill head, understanding elevation changes, and determining improvement on drill depth to avoid utilities. This position supports the Line team and collaborates with personnel within the department.
Responsibilities
Operate the drill rig efficiently, preparing the job and drill for a safe shot.
Pothole all utilities that will either be paralleled or crossed during the bore shot.
Verify existing utilities.
Fill water tanks.
Combine water with chemicals for boring according to the ground conditions.
Locate the drill head from point A to point B without hitting utilities and at the correct depth.
Hook up swivel, reamer, and pipe product to be pulled back to complete the bore shot.
Walk out bore shot before it starts, ensuring all utilities are located and developing a plan to go above or below each utility or obstacle.
Pull back the product with the correct hole opener and utilize the correct mud mixture to ensure the product travels from point B to point A.
Inspect and maintain job equipment, including drill equipment and mixing unit.
Qualifications Minimum
High school diploma or equivalent.
1 year of relevant experience.
Valid CDL Class A driver's license with tanker endorsement.
OSHA 10 Certification.
Preferred
5 or more years of relevant experience.
CDL Class A license with tanker endorsement.
Physical Demands and Work Environment This job operates in a field environment. The role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, awkward positioning, standing, and twisting. It also requires work in inclement weather, including extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind. Must be able to bend and lift up to 50 pounds, and possess clear vision at 20 feet or more (or 20 inches or less) with proficiency in judging distance and space relationships, precise hand‑eye coordination, and color recognition.
Benefits Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company (NYSE: MTZ).
Equal Employment Opportunity The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits the harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Other
Industry
Construction
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