Lineman I

Reports To:  Construction Manager
Travel Potential:  25–50%
Compensation:  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.

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 Lineman, you will ultimately be responsible for constructing, maintaining, and repairing aerial and underground telecommunications infrastructure while ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently. You will perform telecommunications construction, maintenance, and emergency restoration activities to support reliable network operations. As the Lineman, your customers are broadband service providers, utility customers, and Congruex project teams, and you will make meaningful contributions to the company's success through safety, quality workmanship, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to)

• Construct, maintain, repair, and restore aerial and underground telecommunications cable systems, including strand, poles, conduit, cable placement, and system restoration.
• Read and interpret work orders, engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents to complete assigned work accurately.
• Operate construction equipment, aerial lifts, hydraulic diggers, compressors, pumps, and other job-related equipment while following company safety procedures.
• Respond to emergency outages, complete production reports and as-built documentation, and ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain safe work practices while working outdoors, at heights, in confined spaces, and around active construction sites.
• Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs.

Required Qualifications

Education, Licensing, and Certifications

• Valid driver's license.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• DOT Medical Card.
• OSHA 10 Certification.

Experience

• Experience performing aerial and underground telecommunications construction.
• Experience operating construction equipment and performing telecom line work.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of telecommunications construction practices, tools, materials, and safety procedures.
• Ability to safely work at heights, in confined spaces, and distinguish wire and cable colors.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• First Aid Certification.
• Flagger Certification.
• Competent Person Certification.
• Confined Space, Pole Climbing, and Ladder Safety training.
• Forklift Certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Stand, walk, bend, climb, reach, push, pull, and perform physically demanding work for extended periods.
• Work performed outdoors in all weather conditions, at heights, in confined spaces, and at remote construction locations.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review.

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.