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Job Title: Laborer
Department: Construction
Reports To: Construction Manager
Employment Status: Hourly (Non-exempt)
Primary Location: Galena, IL

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.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Telecommunications General Laborer to join our growing team. The Laborer works on the construction site and is responsible for cleaning the site to prepare it, removing hazards, loading and unloading materials, and operating and using various tools and equipment to complete assigned tasks. They are also responsible for placing conduit and/or cables in trenches, splicing conduit sections (install couplers), place anchors, pedestals, vaults, and more. The ideal candidate will have basic knowledge of the telecommunications industry but on the job training is provided. 

Job Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):
•Assist in loading and unloading all equipment, materials, and supplies needed for daily work
•Safely inspect, operate, and maintain tamps, jackhammers, core drills, concrete saws, and other miscellaneous equipment 
•Hand dig with shovels, picks, and digging bars to expose located utilities, access u/g vaults and pedestals, and complete trenches
•Place conduit and/or cables in trenches, splice conduits sections (install couplers), place anchors, pedestals, vaults, etc. to complete construction tasks
•Fully restore worksite at completion of work: refill trenches and holes, tamp soil, replant plants or shrubs, place temporary asphalt on streets
•Attend and participate in morning and afternoon job specific safety/huddle meetings as needed
•Assist with rigging and setting of structures
•Maintain safety of company vehicles and ensured optimal utilization
•Ensure compliance to customer requirements and completed activities
•Observe and promote safety compliance
•Complete required safety training annually
•Report injuries and other accidents to the Construction Manager
•Assist coworkers in ensuring site is clean and organized at the end of each shift
•Travel overnight to various sites as requested
•Other duties as assigned

Required Skills & Qualifications:
•High school or equivalent education
•Valid Driver’s license (unrestricted) and acceptable driving record
•Reliable transportation to various jobsites
•Subject to pre-employment background check, drug test, and MVR 
•Ability to follow instructions
•Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with crew, leadership and clients
•Strong understanding of safety procedures and policies
•Must 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 all weather conditions

Desired Skills and Qualifications (but not necessary):
•Previous experience and knowledge of underground utility construction
•Experience in operating small equipment and hand tools  

Physical Demands and Work Environment
•Must be able and willing to work outdoors and in inclement weather conditions
•Must be able to lift and carry materials of all shapes and sizes, weighing 40 to 90 pounds
•Must be able to maintain visual and audible contact with other crewman and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement
•Must be able to safely operate company vehicles or workaround heavy equipment and machinery
•Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
•Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl while performing work
•Must be able to ascend and descend ladders
•Must be able to work in small/confined areas
•Must be able to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses, hardhat, and any applicable safety gear

Company Profile:

WhiteCo, a Congruex company
Founded in 1995, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin-based White Construction (WhiteCo) is a self-perform telecom construction company specializing in fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) and fiber optic interconnects/long hauls, while also having strong aerial, splicing, and cutover capabilities. WhiteCo has an outstanding reputation of providing turnkey design and construction services throughout the Midwest to a diverse client base.

WhiteCo offers a full suite of benefits, including health insurance and 401(k) savings starting on day one, paid holidays, paid time off, and is an equal opportunity employer functioning under an Affirmative Action Plan.

Congruex
Congruex was formed in 2017 to take advantage of historic demand for digital connectivity. The digital networks we design and build for our clients enable everything in the modern world to operate, from healthcare and energy to transportation and social interactions.  Few companies in our industry can operate at scale and self-perform services like our multinational team. Our clients choose Congruex to deliver turnkey digital networks under a single platform. Our unified vision is to become the best end-to-end provider of network design and build services in the U.S.

We are the One Congruex Family. We are building tomorrow, together.
 

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.