Directional Drill Foreman

About the role

ADB Companies is a nationwide full‑turnkey provider of technology infrastructure solutions, including wireline, wireless, ISP, AV, and engineering. The company’s mission is to be a customer‑centric partner delivering innovative solutions while prioritizing the safety, well‑being, and career growth of its team members. The “ALL IN” culture emphasizes safety, wellness, learning, diversity and inclusion, and community involvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide proficient‑level manual labor and operations such as hand digging, setting up traffic control, entry‑level equipment operations, placing fiber, loading materials, operating equipment, and leading crews on safety‑sensitive utility construction sites.
• Read and interpret utility prints and maps.
• Independently operate various equipment (directional drill, mini, plow, hydro, etc.) for at least one year, fully trained in all safety regulations for heavy equipment.
• Support and lead the setup and shutdown of utility construction projects, including traffic control on highways, side streets, parking lots, and downtown locations.
• Maintain and enforce safety practices at all times.
• Communicate professionally with customers, subcontractors, homeowners, and address complaints or issues.
• Train construction crew members on fiber installation practices, print reading, equipment operations, OSHA requirements, etc.
• Load and unload materials and equipment from vehicles at construction yards and job sites.
• Lead by example, ensuring safety rules/regulations are followed and guiding others on job sites.
• Perform on‑the‑job training with Senior Foreman and/or Supervisors to develop utility construction trade skills.
• Lead hazard identification using the pre‑task process.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Success Factors

• Ability to travel nationwide.
• Commitment to zero incidents – safety 100% of the time.
• Alignment with company mission, vision, and values.
• Strong work ethic and “ALL‑IN” attitude.
• Team player who can adapt to diverse team members.
• Capability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of time management, accountability, and prioritization.
• Organized, problem‑solving, and solution‑oriented.
• Self‑motivated, goal‑oriented, and driven to achieve department goals.
• Leadership ability to lead construction crews on active job sites.
• Quick learner who follows direction well.
• Basic proficiency with electronic data, systems, and applications on iPads, iPhones, laptops, etc.

Work Environment

• Physical tasks may require sitting, squatting, standing, walking, climbing, etc.
• Exposure to uncomfortable or distracting sounds or noise levels on‑site.
• Regular exposure to all weather conditions (hot, humid, cold, rain, snow, ice).
• Required personal protective equipment includes safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hat, and steel‑toed boots.

Experience and Education

• 2+ years of utility construction experience acting as a crew leader and/or foreman (required).
• 1+ year of heavy equipment operating experience (hydro, drill, mini, plow) (required).
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (required).
• CDL Class A (or ability to obtain) (required).
• High school diploma or equivalent (required).

Pay

Starting pay is $30 per hour and may vary based on the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications.