Groundhand - Required CDL-A

Reports To: Construction Manager
Travel Potential: 0–25%
Compensation: $18.00–$24.00 per hour (Non-Exempt)

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 Aerial Laborer, you will support telecommunications construction crews by preparing job sites, tools, equipment, and materials for daily field activities. You will assist Linemen and Foremen with manual labor, material handling, traffic control, and site preparation while maintaining safe and efficient job site operations. This entry-level position offers on-the-job training and opportunities to develop skills and advance within the telecommunications line construction field.

Key Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):

• Assist Linemen and Foremen with loading, unloading, organizing, and preparing tools, equipment, supplies, and materials at job sites.
• Perform manual labor tasks, including digging, tamping, brush clearing, moving materials, and maintaining clean and organized work areas.
• Assist with traffic control and maintain safe work zone operations around construction activities.
• Drive company-provided vehicles between the yard and assigned job sites as needed.
• Follow instructions from Linemen, Foremen, and Supervisors while supporting daily construction activities.
• Identify unsafe conditions and follow established safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs.

Required Qualifications:

Education, Licensing, and Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required safety training and certifications.

Experience

• Entry-level position; previous telecommunications, utility, construction, or engineering experience is not required.
• Previous experience in a construction or field environment is helpful but not required.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow directions and work effectively in a team environment.
• Clear communication skills, including verbal communication, radio communication, and hand signals.
• Positive, dependable, and safety-focused approach to work.
• Ability to identify unsafe conditions and follow established safety procedures.
• Willingness to learn new skills and support a variety of construction activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in telecommunications, utility, construction, or engineering.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 90 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and perform manual tasks as required.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety boots, safety glasses, hard hat, and other applicable safety gear.
• Ability to safely perform physically demanding construction activities.

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.