Laborer - W/ Directional Drill Team

Congruex; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401K

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Insurance package

Job summary

Gudenkauf, a Congruex Company, seeks laborers to join a growing construction team in the Columbus area. Responsibilities include site safety, operating basic equipment, and assisting in all phases of outdoor construction across multiple job sites.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, valid driver's license, and reliable transportation. Training is provided; candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen and MVR and be able to work in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and MVR.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a crew.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in morning and afternoon safety meetings.
• Operate tamping machines as per specifications.
• Inspect machines and assist with maintenance.
• Assist with loading and unloading materials.
• Maintain neat and clean work area.
• Assist with excavation, shoring and backfilling.
• Place conduits in open trenches and perform potholing.
• Assist with setting of structures and pouring of concrete.
• Prep and placement of asphalt; ensure safety compliance.
• Report injuries to foreman; keep site organized at end of shift.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Pre-employment drug test

Follow instructions

Strong communication

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Vision accuracy

Manual dexterity

Ability to lift 75 lbs

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Networks Built Better.

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 with a footprint that extends across the nation. Our turn-key design and build solutions allow our customers to deliver more data, more bandwidth, and ultimately support more devices for their end users.

Our diverse self-perform capabilities allow us to deliver high quality telecommunications and utility solutions with efficiency as 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 & Values

It is our mission 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.

These values are ingrained in our core values of GRIT.

At Congruex, GRIT is an acronym for 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

Gudenkauf is a diversified telecommunications, utility and systems integration solution provider with the personnel, equipment, expertise, and experience to deliver even in the toughest and most complicated conditions. We offer a variety of services from outside plant construction, fiber optic splicing and testing, utility locating, intelligent transportation systems, gas line cathodic protection, and emergency restoration services. We have grown to service the states of Ohio, West Virginia, along with expanding into Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

Job Summary

We are seeking Laborers to join our growing team. The laborers will be responsible for performing their job duties in a safe and professional manner. The ideal candidate will have basic knowledge of the construction industry but training is provided. Must have a valid driver’s license and pass a pre-employment drug screening. The laborers will be responsible to get to various job sites throughout the area and must be willing to work on a crew assisting in construction actives.

Job Responsibilities (Including, But Not Limited To)

• 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 ensured 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 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 jobsites 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 policiesMust 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.

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.