Job Title:Lineman Business Unit: CNS, a Congruex company Reports To: Project Manger Employment Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt (Hourly) Compensation: $22 - $36 (per hour)
We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to any other employees in the same or similar role.
Company Profile: Networks Built Better.
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.
Job Summary: We are looking for an Aerial Lineman to join our growing team. The Aerial Lineman will be responsible for building and maintaining aerial telecommunications systems which can consist of aerial and underground facilities. We are looking for someone with thorough knowledge of electricity, pole-line materials, and the proper and safe use of tools and equipment with previous telecommunications construction experience.
Job Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):
Build and maintain aerial telecommunications systems which can consist of aerial and underground facilities
Place and remove utility poles
Safely use hand tools and equipment such as wrenches, drills, ladders, lanyards, saws, lashers, climbing hooks, and more
Safely operate mechanized equipment such as bucket trucks, digger derrick, excavators, and more
Set up safety perimeter using signage, cones, safety barriers and flag traffic when required
Understand separation and clearance regulations
Plan and initiate projects
Trim trees and clear routes
Interact with customers, utility owners and governmental officials always representing Gudenkauf in a positive and professional manner
Identify areas where processes and procedures could be improved to elevate the company as a whole
Clean and maintain all company vehicles and equipment assigned for use
Perform duties in standard and high-risk areas
Safely and successfully perform duties all year round
Perform physical tasks required to successfully complete day-to-day operations
Travel overnight to various sites as requested
Required Skills:
Have a thorough knowledge of electricity, pole-line materials, the proper and safe use of tools and equipment used in line construction and maintenance
Have a thorough knowledge of RUS Construction Specifications, be familiar with the Aerial Safety Codes and Practices, and work methods associated with aerial line work
Valid Driver’s License (unrestricted)
Pass a pre-employment drug test and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
General knowledge of construction practices and equipment
Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with the crew, leadership, and clients
Function effectively as an integral part of a team
Ability to perform all work outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions
Desired Qualifications:
CDL preferred, or willing to obtain one
OSHA certified
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.
