Ground Hand

Ground Hand

Reports To:  Construction Manager
Travel Potential:  Local travel to job sites
Compensation:  Based on skills, experience, and internal equity

Company Profile:

Congruex provides digital infrastructure solutions through engineering and construction services that connect communities nationwide. This includes wireline, wireless, data centers, and utility services from initial concept to market go-live.

With employees across the United States and India, the work we do enables essential infrastructure for the future of communications.

Build a Career. Build What Matters.

Job Summary:

As the  Ground Hand , you will ultimately be responsible for supporting line construction activities, assisting Linemen with job site preparation, and performing manual labor required for safe and efficient project execution. You will assist construction crews with daily field operations and deliver dependable support to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently. As the Ground Hand, your customers are internal construction teams, project managers, and utility clients, and you will make meaningful contributions to the company's success through teamwork, safe work practices, and reliable field support.

Key Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):

• Assist Linemen with loading, unloading, organizing, and preparing tools, materials, equipment, and supplies at each job site
• Perform manual labor tasks including cleaning trucks, digging ditches, tamping, cutting brush, moving materials, and preparing work areas
• Assist with traffic control and maintain safe work zone operations
• Perform physically demanding construction duties in support of line crews
• Drive company vehicles between the yard and job sites when authorized
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures while supporting construction activities
• Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs

Required Qualifications:

Education, Licensing, and Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license required
• OSHA 10 Certification
• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred

Experience

• Entry-level position; previous construction or outdoor labor experience preferred
• Experience working in utility, telecommunications, or construction environments is a plus

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow directions and instructions from supervisors and crew leaders
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate using radios and hand signals
• Ability to identify unsafe conditions and take appropriate corrective action
• Self-motivated with the ability to meet productivity and attendance expectations
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing between 40 and 90 pounds
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call schedules as business needs require

Preferred Qualifications:

• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Previous utility, telecommunications, or construction labor experience
• Experience supporting overhead or underground line construction crews

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing 40–90 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces for extended periods
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to safely operate company vehicles and work around heavy equipment and machinery
• Ability to maintain visual and audible awareness of crew members, equipment, and surrounding work activities
• Ability to work while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety boots, hard hat, safety glasses, and other required safety gear
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call assignments

Congruex Culture & Benefits:

Congruex's culture of safety and performance is built on the 4X Factor  core values of  Be Safe, Be Accountable, Be Respectful, and Earn Trust.  These values guide how we work with one another and how we interact with our customers.

We are committed to building a workplace where employees feel supported and recognized. We invest in employees through a comprehensive approach, including the benefits below with eligibility on Day 1 of employment:

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits with 70% paid by the company
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and immediate vesting
• Flexible PTO for exempt roles & competitive PTO accrual for non-exempt roles
• 10 company paid holidays (9 standard and 1 floating)
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave options
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (with employee paid voluntary options)
• Annual Safety Boot Program of up to $150 per eligible field employee per year
• Safety Points Program for eligible field employees redeemable in the company store
• Free wellness benefits like counseling, financial planning, and more

Additional Employment Information:

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship . Conditions to hiring may include but are not necessarily limited to background checks and drug testing.