Aerial Foreman

Congruex; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Congruex is seeking a Foreman to supervise construction crews in the field, ensuring safe, accurate, and timely work. The role involves project walkouts, coordination with customers and management, quality control, and overall onsite supervision.

The Foreman will manage daily crew activities, inspect sites for hazards, and communicate progress to the Construction Manager. Requires OSHA, CDL, and heavy equipment experience; bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years minimum operating heavy construction equipment experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and project specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with crew, leadership, and customers.
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test.
• Clean MVR and valid CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities of assigned crews.
• Ensure safe, accurate, and timely work in field.
• Inspect work sites for hazards and ensure OSHA/compliance.
• Coordinate with customer and management; update on progress.
• Travel to and from assigned job sites; document daily activities.
• May schedule and coordinate subcontractors; train crew as needed.

Skills

Background check

Clean MVR

Telecom construction

Blueprint reading

Verbal/written communication

Crew management

Vehicle operation

OSHA compliance

Safety equipment

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Foreman I, II, III

Reports To: Construction Manager

Employment Status: Hourly (Non-exempt)

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to any other employees in the same or similar role.

Who Is Congruex

Congruex was formed in 2016 to take advantage of historic demand for digital connectivity.

Our founders are deeply rooted in the industry and have collectively built some of the country’s largest communications infrastructure.

We design and build digital infrastructure across the nation by providing engineering, construction, and specialty solutions with integrated delivery or as an a la carte service. The work we do enables everything in the modern world to operate, from healthcare and energy to transportation and social interactions.

Our vision is to be the best provider of digital infrastructure solutions in the U.S. and our core values of GRIT connect everything we do. Will you join us?

Job Summary

The Foreman will oversee construction crews in the field and ensure that safe, accurate, and timely work is being performed. The Foreman will be responsible for project walkouts, coordination with customer and company management, quality control, and general supervision of onsite work.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage and track daily activities of assigned crews.
• Continually inspect work sites for potential hazards and/or safety concerns, ensuring safe work environments and compliance with state, federal, OSHA, and Congruex safety policies.
• Operate (but not limited to) track-hoe, back-hoe, mini excavator, skid steer, dozer, haul truck and trencher
• Excavate and backfill, in a safe manor, trenches for underground utilities
• Perform placement of conduit in open trenches
• Proof conduits
• Pothole existing utilities
• Complete rigging and setting of structures
• Form and pour concrete
• Place asphalt
• Track materials, aggregates, and project requirements.
• Communicate both orally and written, with local officials, company management and staff, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Update the Construction and/or Project Manager on crew needs, progress, etc.
• File complete and accurate paperwork daily.
• Ensure work sites have been adequately cleaned up and worksite is restored after work.
• Travel to and from assigned job sites.
• Assist and train crews as needed.
• May schedule and coordinate subcontractors.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test
• Possess and maintain a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Have board experience in a telecommunications construction environment, including placing, pulling, and transferring strand, coax, and fiber
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and project specifications
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with crew, leadership, and customers
• Ability to manage crews
• Ability to drive and operate company vehicles, bucket trucks, and work equipment
• Ability to ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory bodies’ safety standards
• Ability to utilize proper safety equipment
• Bilingual Spanish and English speaking preferred

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5 years minimum operating heavy construction equipment

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able and willing to work indoors and outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions
• Must be able to maintain visual and audible contact with other crewman and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement
• Must be able to work around heavy equipment and machinery
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit or be in other physically demanding positions for long periods of time
• Must be able to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses, hardhat, and any applicable safety gear

Required Licenses/Certificates/Registrations

• OSHA 30
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• DOT Medical Card
• Competent Person Certification
• Confined Space training
• Trench Safety training
• Pole Climbing & Ladder Safety
• Flagger Certification
• Forklift Certification
• First Aid / CPR

Why Work At Congruex

No matter what role you play, you are an important part of our team. We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits on day 1
• 401(k) program with company match and immediate vesting on day 1
• Flexible PTO for all exempt roles & competitive PTO accrual for all non-exempt roles
• 10 company paid holidays
• Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave Options
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (employee paid voluntary options)
• Free wellness benefits like counseling, financial planning, caregiver support, and more!
• Marketplace discounts and 24/7 access to online learning & development

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. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship.