Entry Level Construction Laborer Jobs in Georgia

Reports To: Construction Manager
Travel Potential: 0–25%

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 Ground Hand, you will support construction crews by performing manual labor tasks and assisting Linemen with the preparation, movement, and installation of materials and equipment. You will help maintain safe and efficient job site operations while developing foundational skills for career progression in line construction. Success in this role requires teamwork, reliability, physical capability, attention to safety, and a willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):

· Assist Linemen with loading, unloading, organizing, and preparing tools, materials, and equipment at job sites.
· Perform manual labor tasks such as digging, tamping, cutting brush, cleaning trucks, and moving materials as directed.
· Support traffic control activities and maintain safe work zone operations.
· Operate or assist with company vehicles and equipment when required and properly authorized.
· Maintain awareness of unsafe conditions and promptly communicate hazards to supervisors or take appropriate corrective action.
· Support physically demanding construction activities in outdoor environments while following all company safety procedures.
· Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs.

Required Qualifications:

Education, Licensing, and Certifications

· High school diploma or equivalent.
· Valid driver's license required.
· OSHA 10 certification required.

Experience

· Entry-level construction or utility field experience preferred.
· Experience working in outdoor, labor-intensive environments is a plus.

Skills and Abilities

· Ability to take direction and follow instructions from supervisors and crew leadership.
· Strong teamwork and communication skills, including the ability to communicate using verbal instructions, radios, and hand signals.
· Ability to identify unsafe conditions and follow established safety procedures.
· Reliable, self-motivated, and committed to maintaining strong attendance and punctuality.
· Ability to perform physically demanding work and safely handle heavy materials and equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Previous utility, telecommunications, or construction field experience.
· Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to lift and carry materials weighing 40–90 lbs.
· Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb ladders, and perform physically demanding activities for extended periods.
· Work performed outdoors in varying and inclement weather conditions and, when required, in confined spaces.
· Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments as business needs require.
· Ability to safely work around heavy equipment, machinery, vehicles, and active construction zones.
· Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety boots, safety glasses, hard hat, high-visibility clothing, and other applicable safety gear.

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, caregiver support, 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.