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# HDD Directional Drill Operator / Foreman (CDL Required) – Union at Distro

- **Company:** Distro
- **Location:** Multiple Locations
- **Compensation:** $38–$40/hr
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-10-26
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-27
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/distro/20f550c8-0464-48df-8702-ff1dfc4c1039

## Job description

📢 Job: HDD Directional Drill Operator (CDL Required) – Union

- Client: SimpleHire
- Position: HDD Directional Drill Operator and HDD Foreman (union roles)
- Overview: SimpleHire is seeking experienced HDD Directional Drill Operators and Foremen for underground utility construction projects throughout Pennsylvania. Great opportunity for union employment, top industry pay, and long-term infrastructure projects in telecommunications, fiber, gas, and utilities.
- Primary Locations:
- Dallas, PA
- Wysox, PA
- York, PA
- Nearby Areas:
- Dallas, PA Area: Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Kingston, Pittston, Hazleton, Mountain Top
- Wysox, PA Area: Towanda, Athens, Sayre, Wyalusing, Mansfield, Tunkhannock
- York, PA Area: Hanover, Lancaster, Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, Camp Hill, Dover, Red Lion
- Compensation:
- HDD Directional Drill Operator: $38.00 - $39.00 per hour
- HDD Directional Drill Foreman: $40.00 per hour starting pay
- Additional Compensation & Perks:
- Union position
- Potential union benefits package
- Consistent utility construction work
- Long-term infrastructure projects
- About the Role:
- Operate Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) equipment to install underground conduit, fiber optic infrastructure, telecommunications systems, and utility lines safely and efficiently.
- Foreman-level responsibilities may include supervising crews, coordinating daily operations, maintaining production schedules, and ensuring safety compliance.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Operate HDD equipment
- Complete underground utility installation projects
- Install conduit and underground utility lines
- Follow bore plans and drilling specifications
- Coordinate with utility locators and field crews
- Monitor drilling operations and bore path accuracy
- Maintain jobsite safety standards
- Perform equipment inspections and maintenance checks
- Read and interpret construction drawings and bore plans
- Complete project documentation and jobsite reporting
- Support telecommunications, fiber, gas, and electric infrastructure projects
- Ensure compliance with utility and construction standards
- Foreman Responsibilities (If Applicable):
- Lead and supervise drilling crews
- Coordinate daily field operations
- Assign crew responsibilities
- Oversee production schedules
- Monitor safety compliance
- Communicate with project managers and customers
- Required Qualifications:
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Prior HDD operating experience
- Experience installing underground conduit and utilities
- Experience in underground utility construction environments
- Ability to join the union as a condition of employment
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
- Ability to pass a background check
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Ability to lift heavy materials and perform physically demanding work
- Strong safety mindset
- Team-oriented attitude
- Reliable attendance and transportation
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience operating Vermeer drill rigs
- Experience operating Ditch Witch drill rigs
- Experience operating American Augers drill rigs
- Fiber optic construction experience
- Telecommunications construction experience
- Gas utility construction experience
- Electric utility construction experience
- Ability to read bore plans and construction blueprints
- Previous Foreman or crew leadership experience
- Benefits:
- Top industry pay ($38-$40/hr)
- Consistent underground utility construction work
- Union employment opportunities
- Potential union benefits (dependent on local agreement)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Pension / retirement contributions
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Training programs and apprenticeship opportunities
- Career advancement opportunities

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## About Distro

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Distro provides an AI-powered global hiring platform that automates candidate screening, outreach, scheduling, and payroll compliance for remote-first companies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Acquired by Vensure Employer Services)
- **Headquarters**: Lehi, Utah, United States
- **Founded**: 2021
- **Founders**: Chad Ingram (CEO), Andrew Mackay (Co-Founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Recruitment / Talent Acquisition Technology
- **Target customers**: B2B – seed-stage startups to enterprise teams, focused on remote-first and globally distributed companies
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Hiring should feel human. Not heavy.”

## Products & Services
- **AI Recruiting Assistant**: Automates resume screening, scoring, and candidate ranking based on job criteria; handles outreach and scheduling end-to-end.
- **AI Scheduling Assistant**: Automates interview scheduling, reducing one of the biggest administrative burdens in recruiting.
- **Global Hiring Marketplace**: Matches companies with top technical talent across 200+ countries, including payroll and compliance support in 90+ EOR (Employer of Record) countries.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: $2M ARR reached within 8 months of MVP (reported as a milestone); current total funding not publicly available
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Acquired by Vensure Employer Services (January 2026); serves companies from seed-stage to enterprise
- **Growth Signals**: 26.3% headcount growth YoY (19 employees as of mid-2026), 222% LinkedIn follower growth YoY, 4900% increase in job postings YoY (100 active positions), SOC 2 Type I certified, 1–3 days to shortlist

## Competitive Advantages
- AI-first screening reduces recruiter workload by surfacing only the top 3–5 candidates
- Global reach (200+ countries, 90+ EOR countries) with full compliance handling
- Skills-based screening (not pedigree) – appeals to a broader, more diverse talent pool
- Fast time-to-shortlist (1–3 days) and automated scheduling reduce time-to-hire by 1–2 weeks

## Strategic Focus
- Continue expanding AI capabilities in recruiting (e.g., AI Scheduling Assistant)
- Deepen integration with Vensure Employer Services to scale global payroll and compliance
- Grow the marketplace by attracting more technical talent and enterprise clients
- Maintain SOC 2 compliance and enterprise-grade security standards

## Why Work Here
- **Culture highlights**: AI-first, mission-driven (“make hiring human”), global team spanning 8 countries, emphasis on fair and skills-based screening
- **Remote/hybrid/office policy**: Some roles are on-site (Lehi, UT; Chandler, AZ) while the company supports remote employees across multiple countries; hybrid/remote likely role-dependent
- **Notable perks or engineering culture**: Fast-paced startup environment with recent acquisition support; employees work on cutting-edge AI recruiting tools; dedicated account managers for candidates and a focus on long-term roles

## Sources
1. [distro.io](https://distro.io/)
2. [distro.io/about-us](https://distro.io/about-us)
3. [distro.io/press](https://distro.io/press)
4. [linkedin.com/company/distroio](https://www.linkedin.com/company/distroio)
5. [jobs.lever.co/distro](https://jobs.lever.co/distro)

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