Drilling Fluids Engineer Trainee Jobs in Tennessee

Reports To: Construction Manager
Travel Potential: 50–75%
Compensation: $22.00 – $25.00 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.

Build a Career. Build What Matters.

Job Summary

As the Field Locator I, II, you will be responsible for locating, identifying, and marking underground utility infrastructure to support safe and accurate construction activities. You will use locating equipment, engineering prints, maps, and field documentation to protect existing utilities and ensure compliance with safety standards. Your customers include construction crews, project managers, utility owners, and clients, and you will contribute to project success through accuracy, safety, and efficient field operations.

Key Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to:)

• Locate, identify, and accurately mark underground utilities using electronic locating equipment, engineering drawings, maps, and utility records.
• Review locate tickets, blueprints, and work plans to identify existing utilities, construction conflicts, and safe excavation paths.
• Complete required field documentation, including job hazard analyses (JHAs), dig forms, locate records, and work tickets.
• Support construction operations by potholing utilities, planning bore paths, mixing drilling fluids, guiding drilling operations, and assisting with restoration activities.
• Maintain locating equipment, construction tools, vehicles, and ensure all work is completed in compliance with company safety standards.
• Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs.

Required Qualifications

Education, Licensing, and Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
• OSHA 10 Certification required.

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in utility locating, construction, telecommunications, or a related field.
• Experience reading blueprints, utility maps, locate tickets, and construction documents.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to safely locate underground telecommunications, electric, gas, water, sewer, cable TV, and other utilities using electronic locating equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate mapping systems, mobile technology, and work order management software.
• Ability to perform physical labor, work outdoors in varying weather conditions, and travel to assigned job sites.
• Ability to work overtime, evenings, weekends, and respond to emergency call-outs as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in horizontal directional drilling (HDD), utility construction, or telecommunications infrastructure.
• Knowledge of construction terminology and underground utility installation practices.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work for extended periods.
• Work performed outdoors in varying weather conditions, uneven terrain, confined spaces, and around heavy equipment.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety boots, safety glasses, hard hats, and other applicable safety equipment.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background screening, drug screening, and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review, as applicable.

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.