Aerial Foreman - Field Leader for Telco Builds

Congruex; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with company match

Flexible PTO

10 company paid holidays

Disability coverage

Maternity & Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Safety Boot Program

Safety Points Program

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Congruex is seeking an Aerial Foreman to join our growing team in Columbus, OH. The role involves leading field crews on aerial construction projects, installing and maintaining telecom infrastructure, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

The ideal candidate has experience with bucket trucks, pole work, and reading blueprints, plus a Class A CDL and prior management background. This position offers a dynamic field-led work environment.

Qualifications

• Work efficiently from a bucket truck.
• Frequent climbing up/down utility poles with ladders or gaffs.
• Experience reading blueprints and specifications.
• Use of manual tools such as shovels and posthole diggers.
• Knowledge of aerial and underground telecom construction.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Physically active with lifting 50–100 lbs.
• Must have a Class A CDL.
• Must possess prior management experience.
• Safety-conscious and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Place telephone poles and anchors.
• Operate bucket truck and other equipment.
• Perform aerial tasks: new cable installs, pole transfers, strand building, cable hanging, lashing.
• Dig holes and lay cable in conduits, including open excavations.
• Climb poles or use aerial lift to place cables.
• Ensure all installation work meets quality and safety standards.
• Interpret field prints and address issues in the field.
• Work on customer property with professionalism.
• Supervise employees and manage assigned vehicles/equipment.
• Invoicing projects according to company standards.

Skills

Bucket truck work

Pole climbing

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Telecom industry knowledge

Travel willingness

Physical fitness

CDL Class A

Prior management experience

Tools

Email app

Photo upload app

Job description

Congruex is seeking an Aerial Foreman to join our growing team in Columbus, OH. The role involves leading field crews on aerial construction projects, installing and maintaining telecom infrastructure, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

The ideal candidate has experience with bucket trucks, pole work, and reading blueprints, plus a Class A CDL and prior management background. This position offers a dynamic field-led work environment.