Laborer with CDL

Congruex; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with company match

Flexible PTO

Holidays

Disability insurance

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Annual Safety Boot Program

Wellness programs

Job summary

Congruex seeks a Travel Laborer to support telecommunications and underground utility construction projects across the Midwest. You will prepare sites, assist with excavation, operate equipment, handle materials, and maintain a safe work environment in collaboration with field crews.

Travel opportunities are extensive as you support multiple sites. This role requires willingness to travel, strong safety practices, and the ability to work long hours in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid CDL is required.
• Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• OSHA 10 Certification required or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Prepare jobsites, load/unload materials, operate hand tools and small equipment.
• Assist with trench excavation, shoring, conduit installation, and restoration activities.
• Inspect, operate, and maintain construction equipment and vehicles.

Skills

Construction safety

OSHA regulations

Teamwork

Communication

Outdoor endurance

OT nights weekends

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL

Driver's license with clean record

OSHA 10 Certification

Tools

Construction equipment operation

Hand tools

Tamping equipment

Job description

Reports To: Construction Manager

Travel Potential: 100%

Compensation: Based on skills, experience, and internal equity

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.

Job Summary

Build a Career. Build What Matters. As the Travel Laborer, you will ultimately be responsible for supporting telecommunications and underground utility construction projects by preparing jobsites, assisting with excavation activities, operating equipment, handling materials, and maintaining a safe work environment. You will work closely with construction crews to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company and customer standards. As the Travel Laborer, your customers are Congruex field operations teams and project stakeholders, and you will make meaningful contributions to the company's success through teamwork, safety, and quality workmanship.

Key Responsibilities (Including, But Not Limited To)

• Support daily construction activities by preparing jobsites, loading and unloading materials, operating hand tools and small equipment, and maintaining a clean and organized work area
• Assist with trench excavation, shoring, conduit installation, potholing, proofing conduits, backfilling, concrete placement, asphalt restoration, and structure installation
• Inspect, operate, and perform basic maintenance on construction equipment, tamping machines, hand tools, and company vehicles
• Participate in daily safety meetings, follow all company and customer safety procedures, complete required safety training, and immediately report injuries or unsafe conditions
• Support field crews by maintaining jobsite productivity, ensuring quality workmanship, and assisting with project completion while traveling throughout the Midwest as required
• Maintain compliance with company policies, customer requirements, DOT regulations, and all applicable safety standards
• Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs

Required Qualifications

Education, Licensing, and Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required
• Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
• OSHA 10 Certification required or ability to obtain as required

Experience

• Experience working in construction, utility, telecommunications, or related outdoor labor environments
• Experience operating construction equipment, hand tools, and power tools
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the Midwest and work extended hours as business needs require

Skills And Abilities

• Strong understanding of construction safety practices and OSHA regulations
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, tamping equipment, and small construction equipment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively with field crews and supervisors
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions while maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and physically demanding environments
• Ability to work overtime, nights, weekends, and on-call schedules as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in underground utility or telecommunications construction
• Experience operating small construction equipment and machinery
• Knowledge of trenching, excavation, conduit installation, and restoration activities

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb ladders, and work in physically demanding positions for extended periods
• Work performed outdoors in varying weather conditions, around heavy equipment, active construction sites, and confined spaces
• Ability to safely operate company vehicles and work around moving equipment and machinery
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety boots, hard hat, safety glasses, and other required PPE
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review, and participate in random drug screenings

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.

Benefits

• 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.