What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laborer - Required CDL-A position at Gudenkauf, a Congruex company?
Who is Congruex:
Congruex was formed in 2016 to take advantage of historic demand for digital connectivity.
Our founders are deeply rooted in the industry and have collectively built some of the country’s largest communications infrastructure.
We design and build digital infrastructure across the nation by providing engineering, construction, and specialty solutions with integrated delivery or as an a la carte service. The work we do enables everything in the modern world to operate, from healthcare and energy to transportation and social interactions.
Our vision is to be the best provider of digital infrastructure solutions in the U.S. and our core values of GRIT connect everything we do. Will you join us?
Reports To: Construction Manager
Travel Potential: 25–50%
Compensation: $19.00 - $24.00 Hourly
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.
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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 complex conditions. We provide outside plant construction, fiber optic splicing and testing, utility locating, intelligent transportation systems, gas line cathodic protection, and emergency restoration services across Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
Job Summary:
As a Laborer, you will support construction crews by performing manual labor tasks and assisting with underground utility and telecommunications construction activities. You will help maintain job site safety, prepare materials, assist equipment operators, and ensure projects are completed efficiently. In this role, your customers are Congruex field construction teams and clients, and you will contribute to company success through safe operations, teamwork, and quality project support.
- Attend and participate in daily jobsite safety meetings and huddles
- Operate tamping machines and assist with inspection and maintenance of equipment
- Assist with loading, unloading, and organizing jobsite materials and tools
- Support trench excavation, conduit placement, potholing, shoring, and backfilling procedures
- Assist with setting structures, pouring concrete, and asphalt preparation/placement
- Maintain clean and organized job sites and ensure compliance with customer requirements
- Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license required
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and MVR
- Basic knowledge of construction industry preferred; training provided
- Experience in underground utility or telecommunications construction is a plus
- Ability to follow instructions and work effectively within a crew environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Understanding of safety procedures and policies
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in varying weather conditions
- Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- Reliable transportation to various jobsites
- Previous experience in underground utility construction
- CDL driver’s license
- Experience operating small equipment and hand tools
- Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
- Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods
- Work performed outdoors in all weather conditions
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, squat, and perform repetitive physical tasks
- Must have adequate vision or use corrective lenses for safe work performance
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.
- 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)
- Free wellness benefits like counseling, financial planning, and more
- Marketplace discounts and 24/7 access to online learning and development
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.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K PlanSalary : $19 - $24