Construction Laborer

Reports To: Foreman / Construction Supervisor
Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 Hourly

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 Laborer you will ultimately be responsible for supporting underground utility construction crews, assisting with excavation and site preparation, and ensuring jobsite safety and cleanliness. You will coordinate with operators and foremen to complete daily construction activities and deliver efficient project support. As the Laborer, your customers are internal field crews, project managers, and external clients, and you will make meaningful contributions to the company’s success through teamwork, safety, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):
• Attend and participate in morning and afternoon job-specific safety meetings as needed
• Operate tamping machines and inspect equipment for proper functionality and maintenance
• Assist with loading and unloading jobsite materials and maintaining a clean work area
• Support excavation activities, shoring placement, conduit installation, potholing, and backfilling procedures
• Assist with forming and pouring concrete, asphalt preparation, and setting of structures
• Observe and promote safety compliance while reporting injuries and incidents to leadership
• 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
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review

Experience
• Previous construction or labor experience preferred
• Experience in underground utility construction is a plus

Skills and Abilities
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and policies
• Ability to perform physically demanding work and lift up to 75 lbs.
• Excellent manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Ability to work in unfavorable weather conditions for extended periods

Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous underground utility construction experience
• Experience operating small equipment and hand tools
• CDL Driver’s License preferred
• Proven ability to work successfully as part of a team
• Ability to identify and suggest process improvements

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch for extended periods
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Operate and work safely around hand tools and small equipment
• Maintain visual and audible awareness of crew members and jobsite hazards
• Must wear required PPE including safety boots, glasses, hard hats, and applicable safety gear

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.