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We leverage the latest technologies and up-to-date construction practices to design and build high-performance networks that deliver fast, reliable connectivity for businesses, schools, and healthcare.\nAt GRC, we believe that great infrastructure is built on two foundational commitments:\nSafety First: This is our #1 priority and a mutual commitment. We protect our team members, the public, and our customers' assets by prioritizing safety over production and ensuring every project is executed without shortcuts so everyone goes home safe.\nQuality & Excellence: We commit to excellence in every detail. By investing in our people, best-in-industry equipment, and processes, we deliver reliable, lasting work and exceptional, professional service for our customers.\nWe are looking for people who take pride in their trade and want to help us lay the foundation for a safer, more connected future.\nThe Opportunity\nGlass Roots Construction (GRC) is seeking an experienced, hands-on Directional Drill Operator Superintendent to build and lead our self-performed horizontal directional drilling (HDD) program. You will start in the drill seat, operating a rig while training the operators who will take it over, then step into leading multiple drill crews as those operators qualify. This role is central to GRC’s goal of performing 60-70% of its construction work in-house.\nResponsibilities\nHands-On Drilling & Field Leadership: Operate a drill rig while overseeing daily drilling; transition to leading multiple crews while staying ready to return to the controls when needed.\nOperator Training & Development: Develop operators and locators through hands-on training, competency assessments, and progression plans until they can run a rig independently.\nProduction & Improvement: Set daily and weekly drilling goals, coordinate priorities with Construction Managers and General Foremen, and standardize drilling practices across projects.\nTechnical Drilling Expertise: Lead bore planning; guide tooling and drilling-fluid selection; troubleshoot difficult ground conditions, steering issues, and failed pullbacks.\nEquipment & Tooling Readiness: Ensure rigs, locators, mud systems, and tooling are inspected, maintained, and on site before work begins; recommend equipment purchases.\nSafety & Utility Protection: Verify locates, potholing, and crossing clearances; enforce safe work practices and exercise stop-work authority. Production never takes priority over safety.\nQuality, Cost & Reporting: Verify bore depth, alignment, and separation; track footage, downtime, and cost per linear foot; report results to the Senior Director of Construction.\nRequired Qualifications\n15+ years of hands-on experience operating horizontal directional drilling equipment.\nStrong knowledge of bore planning, steering and locating systems, tooling, and drilling fluids.\nDemonstrated ability to train operators and locators to work independently.\nThorough understanding of underground utilities, the 811 locate process, and potholing.\nProven ability to direct, coach, and hold crews accountable while working alongside them.\nWorking knowledge of OSHA requirements, including excavation safety. OSHA 30 certified.\nA valid driver’s license is required.\nDirectional Drill SuperIntendent Physical Requirements:\nLift 50 lbs individually and up to 75 lbs in team lifts\nWork in dust and silica environments with mandatory respirator fit clearance\nNavigate active drill sites on foot over varied terrain\nDriving & Travel Requirements\nThis position requires a valid driver's license to operate company vehicles, transport equipment, and manage daily travel between client locations and field operational sites throughout the region.\nPreferred Qualifications\nClass A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).\nExperience building a self-performed drilling program or leading multiple drill crews.\nExperience in underground fiber or telecommunications construction.\nAdditional Information\nHourly Range: $125,000 - $165,000 Salary, based on experience\nSchedule: Day Shift, Monday - Friday & Night Shift, Sunday - Thursday\nTravel Requirements: Required daily between job sites within the assigned market\nRole Openings: 1\nTarget Start Date: 2-3 weeks from offer\nExempt Status: This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is eligible for overtime compensation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.\nInterview Process\nRecruiter Screen\nHiring Manager Interview\nFinal Interview\nConditional offer upon successful completion of background check, occupational health screening, and drug test.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nGlass Roots Construction (GRC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.\nAI Transparency & Opt-Out Notice\nGlass Roots Construction uses automated decision tools and AI to help screen and evaluate candidates based strictly on job-related qualifications, experience, and skills. We perform annual independent audits to ensure non-discrimination.\nYou have the right to request an accommodation, opt out of automated screening, or request a human-only review/appeal of any decision. To exercise these rights, email us at .\nIn compliance with state and local laws, application records and assessment logs are securely retained for a minimum of 4 years.\nReasonable Accommodation\nGlass Roots Construction (GRC) provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to participate in the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of this job, please contact us at .\nWe love building our team directly! At this time, we are only considering direct applications from candidates. 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