Underground Laborer

Reports To: Foreman
Travel Potential: 50%+
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.

Build a Career. Build What Matters.

Job Summary

As the UG Laborer, you will ultimately be responsible for supporting underground utility construction activities, assisting equipment operators, and maintaining safe and efficient jobsite operations. You will perform manual labor tasks related to excavation, conduit installation, site preparation, and restoration. Your customers include internal construction crews and utility clients, and you will make meaningful contributions to the company's success through teamwork, safety, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to)

• Participate in daily safety meetings and follow all company and jobsite safety policies and procedures.
• Assist with excavation activities, including trenching, shoring, conduit installation, backfilling, and potholing existing utilities.
• Load, unload, transport, and organize materials, tools, and equipment while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Operate tamping equipment and other approved hand and power tools while performing daily equipment inspections.
• Assist with installing utility structures and performing concrete, asphalt, and site restoration activities.
• Support construction crews by completing assigned manual labor tasks to ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently.
• Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs.

Required Qualifications

Education, Licensing, and Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.

Experience

• Basic knowledge of construction practices.
• Experience in underground utility construction or related construction environments preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work safely and effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of construction safety procedures and safe work practices.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in underground utility construction.
• Experience operating small construction equipment and power tools.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a construction team.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and perform manual labor for extended periods.
• Work performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Exposure to excavation sites, heavy equipment, dust, noise, uneven terrain, and active construction environments.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record (MVR) check.

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.

We are committed to building a workplace where employees feel supported and recognized. We invest in employees through a comprehensive approach, including the benefits below with eligibility on Day 1 of employment:

• 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, drug testing, and motor vehicle record checks.