Reports To: Construction Manager

Compensation: $25.00–$30.00 per hour (Non-Exempt)

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

The Lineman is responsible for constructing, maintaining, and repairing aerial and underground telecommunications infrastructure. This role performs field construction, maintenance, and emergency restoration work while following established safety procedures, technical specifications, and quality standards. The Lineman works collaboratively with crew members to complete projects safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):

• Construct, maintain, and repair aerial and underground telecommunications facilities, including cable systems, strands, pole transfers, down-guys, anchors, substructures, and related equipment.
• Read and interpret work orders, specifications, engineering drawings, and cut sheets to determine job requirements and work sequences.
• Perform construction activities, including digging holes, climbing poles, placing or removing poles and anchors, pulling and stringing cables, and installing underground cable and conduit.
• Operate construction equipment, including compressors, pumps, blowers, hydraulic diggers, and truck-mounted hydraulic aerial lifts. Inspect manholes for hazardous gases and remove water or debris as required.
• Install, connect, disconnect, dismantle, relocate, and replace wires, cables, terminals, hardware, and associated telecommunications equipment.
• Respond to emergencies, service outages, and other situations requiring construction or restoration support. Complete daily production reports and as-built documentation while maintaining compliance with safety requirements and applicable regulations.
• Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs

Required Qualifications

Education, Licensing, and Certifications

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Required certifications and credentials: DOT Medical Card, Commercial Driver's License (CDL), First Aid Certification, Flagger Certification, Competent Person Certification, OSHA 10, Silica Training, Confined Space Training, Pole Climbing and Ladder Safety, and Forklift Certification.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review.

Experience

• Knowledge of approved practices, procedures, tools, and materials used in telecommunications line construction.
• Experience or demonstrated ability to perform aerial and underground telecommunications construction and maintenance activities.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to identify wire and cable color codes.
• Basic mathematical skills, including working with fractions, measurements, pole dimensions, and material calculations.
• Knowledge of basic first aid and CPR procedures.
• Ability to apply logical thinking and problem-solving skills to field situations.
• Ability to work at heights, climb poles and ladders, and perform tasks in confined spaces.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments as needed.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and follow established safety procedures.
• Willingness to support the company's values, goals, and safety standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in telecommunications line construction, maintenance, or emergency restoration.
• Experience operating construction equipment and truck-mounted hydraulic aerial lifts.
• Experience completing daily production reports and as-built documentation.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb poles, ladders, machinery, and other structures and work at elevated heights.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at remote job sites.
• Ability to push, pull, reach, carry, load, and unload tools, materials, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Sufficient hand, eye, and foot coordination to safely operate tools and equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate depth perception, close and distance vision, and focus adjustment.
• Ability to maintain visual and audible contact with crew members, pedestrians, vehicles, and surrounding objects to ensure safe coordination.
• Ability to drive to remote work locations and remain seated for extended periods.
• Ability to perform physical work outdoors in varying and inclement weather conditions.

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 and drug testing.