Construction Laborer

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

A construction services provider is looking for Laborers to join their growing team in Cincinnati, OH. The role involves safely assisting crews on construction activities while performing various physical tasks. Ideal candidates will have basic knowledge of the construction industry. Responsibilities include operating machinery, maintaining safety at the site, and ensuring compliance with job specifications. Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and will undergo a pre-employment drug screening.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to meet physical demands of the position; ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Strong ability to operate various machinery for construction.

Responsibilities

• Operate tamping machines and assist with everyday maintenance.
• Maintain neat and clean work area and supervise safety compliance.
• Assist with loading and unloading of jobsite materials.

Skills

Ability to follow instruction

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Strong understanding of safety procedures

Exceptional manual dexterity

Education

High school or equivalent education

Tools

Tamping machines

Hand tools

Job description

Company Profile

Congruex is a multi-national organization that specializes in broadband network construction and engineering. We support some of the largest service providers in the United States. Our turn‑key design and build solutions deliver more data, more bandwidth, and support more devices for end users.

Our diverse, self‑perform capabilities allow us to deliver high‑quality telecommunications and utility solutions efficiently in one combined end‑to‑end business.

Congruex is a growing collection of subsidiary operating units. Our unified vision is to be the nation’s largest end‑to‑end provider of network design, engineering, construction, and maintenance for broadband operators. We are One Congruex.

Our mission is to satisfy our customers by providing the expertise, technology, and resources necessary to build better networks. Congruex is committed to the overall health, wellness, and safety of our people. We support diversity, inclusion, and the right to live freely with mutual respect.

Our core values are ingrained in GRIT: Guts, Reliability, Improvement, and Teamwork – having the GUTS to do the right thing, being RELIABLE to deliver what we promise, IMPROVING ourselves every day, and embracing TEAMWORK together as One Congruex.

Gudenkauf, a Congruex Company, is a diversified telecommunications, utility and systems integration solution provider with personnel, equipment, expertise, and experience to deliver even in the toughest and most complicated conditions.

We offer services from outside plant construction, fiber optic splicing and testing, utility locating, intelligent transportation systems, gas line cathodic protection, and emergency restoration services. We serve Ohio, West Virginia, and are expanding into Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

Job Summary

We are seeking Laborers to join our growing team. The laborers will perform duties safely and professionally. The ideal candidate will have basic knowledge of the construction industry, but training is provided. Must have a valid driver’s license, pass a pre‑employment drug screening, and be willing to travel to various job sites. Laborers will assist crews on construction activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in morning and afternoon job‑specific safety/huddle meetings as needed.
• Operate various tamping machines as per specifications.
• Inspect machines, equipment and assist with everyday maintenance.
• Assist with loading and unloading of jobsite materials.
• Maintain neat and clean work area.
• Inspect and operate hand tools for various activities.
• Assist the operator with excavation of trenches, placement of shoring and backfilling procedures.
• Placement of conduit in open trenches.
• Proofing conduits.
• Potholing existing utilities.
• Assist with setting of structures.
• Forming and pouring of concrete.
• Prep and placement of asphalt.
• Maintain safety of company vehicles and ensure optimal utilization.
• Ensure compliance to customer requirements and completed activities.
• Observe and promote safety compliance.
• Complete 20 hours of required safety training annually.
• Participate in random drug screenings.
• Report injuries and other accidents to the foreman.
• Assist coworkers in ensuring the site is clean and organized at the end of each shift.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High school or equivalent education.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation to various job sites in the area.
• Subject to pre‑employment drug test and MVR.
• Ability to follow instruction.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with crew, leadership and clients.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and policies.
• Must be able to meet physical demands of the position; ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Excellent vision or the use of prescription lenses.
• Exceptional manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination.
• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time in unfavorable weather conditions.

Desired Skills & Qualifications (but not necessary)

• Previous experience and knowledge of underground utility construction.
• Provide suggestions for continued improvement.
• Experience in operating small equipment and hand tools.
• CDL driver’s license.
• Evidence of working successfully with a team.

Employment Status

Non‑exempt (hourly), full‑time.

Eligible for full benefits package, 401K, paid time off, holiday pay and insurance package.

EEO Statement

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.