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Reports To: Construction Manager
Travel Potential: 25–50%
Compensation: Based on skills, experience, and internal equity

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 Lineman I, II, III, you will ultimately be responsible for constructing, maintaining, repairing, and restoring aerial and underground telecommunications infrastructure. You will perform line construction, maintenance, emergency restoration, and system upgrades while ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with engineering specifications, company standards, and customer requirements. As the Lineman I, II, III, your customers are Congruex construction teams, project managers, utility partners, and clients, and you will make meaningful contributions to the company's success through quality workmanship, operational excellence, and a commitment to safety.

Key Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):

• Repair and maintain aerial and underground telecommunications systems, including cable strand replacement, pole transfers, down-guys, aerial-to-underground conversions, wire replacement, substructure repairs, and emergency restoration
• Read and interpret work orders, engineering drawings, specifications, and construction plans to accurately complete assigned work
• Perform construction activities including digging, setting poles and anchors, pulling and installing cable, placing underground conduit, and operating aerial and underground construction equipment
• Operate compressors, pumps, hydraulic diggers, aerial lifts, and other construction equipment while performing telecommunications installation and maintenance
• Perform testing, inspections, cable connections, hardware installation, manhole inspections, and removal of damaged telecommunications infrastructure
• Respond to emergency outages and hazardous situations while ensuring the safety of employees, customers, and the general public
• Complete daily production reports, as-built documentation, and other required project records accurately and on time
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, customer requirements, and industry best practices
• Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs

Required Qualifications:

Education, Licensing, and Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• DOT Medical Card

Experience

• Experience performing aerial and underground telecommunications line construction
• Experience operating construction equipment and working with telecommunications infrastructure
• Experience working in outdoor construction environments

Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of telecommunications line construction methods, materials, tools, and safety practices
• Ability to identify wire and cable color codes accurately
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work orders, specifications, and construction documentation
• Knowledge of First Aid procedures and CPR
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to measurements, drilling, pole sizing, material quantities, and equipment installation
• Ability to work safely in confined spaces, at elevated heights, on poles, ladders, and hydraulic lift buckets
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency response situations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience supporting fiber optic or broadband construction projects
• Cross-training in additional telecommunications construction disciplines such as Splicing or Equipment Operations
• OSHA 30 Certification (preferred for Lineman III)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb poles, ladders, machinery, and other elevated structures
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at elevated heights
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to load and unload tools, equipment, and materials from company vehicles
• Ability to coordinate hand-eye movements while operating tools, equipment, and vehicles
• Ability to maintain visual and audible awareness around moving vehicles, heavy equipment, and active construction sites
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and perform physically demanding work throughout the workday
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review

Required Licenses/Certificates/Registrations

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• DOT Medical Card
• First Aid Certification
• Flagger Certification
• Competent Person Certification
• OSHA 10 Certification
• Silica Training
• Confined Space Training
• Pole Climbing & Ladder Safety Training
• Forklift Certification

Leveling

Lineman I

• Performs telecommunications construction and maintenance activities with minimal supervision
• Maintains all required licenses, certifications, and registrations
• Demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform all essential Lineman duties

Lineman II

• Performs all Lineman duties independently without supervision
• Maintains all required licenses, certifications, and registrations
• Demonstrates mastery of all Lineman responsibilities
• Trains and mentors Lineman I employees and Ground Hands

Lineman III

• Performs all Lineman duties independently while serving as a technical resource for the crew
• Maintains all required licenses, certifications, and registrations
• Demonstrates advanced mastery of all Lineman responsibilities
• Trains and mentors Lineman I, Lineman II, and Ground Hands
• Cross-trained in at least one additional field position (such as Splicer or Equipment Operator)
• Maintains OSHA 30 Certification

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.