Ground Hand

Job Description

Job Description

Reports To: Construction Manager

Travel Potential: 25%-50%

Compensation: $22

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 construction crews by performing manual labor tasks, assisting with material handling, and maintaining safe job site operations. You will support Linemen and Tower Technicians with day-to-day construction activities to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. As the Ground Hand, your customers are internal Congruex construction teams, and you will make meaningful contributions to the company's success through teamwork, safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to)

· Assist Linemen and Tower Technicians with loading, unloading, organizing, and preparing tools, equipment, materials, and supplies at job sites.

· Perform general construction labor including digging, tamping, cutting brush, cleaning work areas, moving materials, and supporting installation activities.

· Assist with traffic control and maintain safe work practices in accordance with company and OSHA standards.

· Operate company vehicles, when authorized, to transport personnel, equipment, and materials between the yard and job sites.

· Support construction crews by completing physically demanding tasks while maintaining quality and productivity.

· Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following supervisor instructions.

· Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs.

Required Qualifications

Education, Licensing, and Certifications

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

· Valid driver's license required; Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred.

· OSHA 10 certification required.

Experience

· Entry-level position with the ability to learn telecommunications construction practices.

· Experience performing manual labor in construction, utility, telecommunications, or related outdoor environments preferred.

· Experience working safely around construction equipment and active job sites preferred.

Skills and Abilities

· Ability to safely perform physically demanding construction work in a team environment.

· Ability to follow verbal and written instructions from supervisors and crew leaders.

· Ability to communicate effectively using verbal communication, radios, and hand signals.

· Ability to identify unsafe conditions and follow company safety procedures.

· Ability to lift and carry construction materials weighing between 40 and 90 pounds.

· Ability to operate company vehicles when authorized and maintain a safe driving record.

· Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and as part of a crew.

· Self-motivated with dependable attendance, punctuality, and flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

· Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

· Previous experience supporting fiber optic, utility, or telecommunications construction projects.

· Knowledge of traffic control practices and construction site safety procedures.

Physical Requirements

· Ability to lift and carry up to 90 lbs.

· Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb ladders, and perform physically demanding work for extended periods.

· Work performed outdoors in all weather conditions and in confined spaces as required.

· Must be able to safely work around heavy equipment and machinery.

· Must be able to maintain visual and audible awareness of crew members, equipment, and surroundings to ensure safe coordination of movement.

· Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

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.