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Reports To: Construction Supervisor
Compensation: $28 - $35 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.
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Job Summary:
As the Equipment Operator you will ultimately be responsible for operating heavy machinery in support of underground utility construction and excavation projects while ensuring safe and efficient operations. You will coordinate equipment usage, support field crews, and perform construction activities in compliance with project requirements and safety standards. As the Equipment Operator, your customers are broadband operators, utility providers, and internal construction teams, and you will make meaningful contributions to the company’s success through safe equipment operation, quality workmanship, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):
• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with company safety policies and procedures
• Load, unload, haul, set up, and break down equipment and machinery safely and efficiently
• Perform regular maintenance, inspections, and documentation for assigned heavy equipment
• Operate equipment near active utilities while avoiding utility strikes and maintaining all required precautions
• Assist with underground construction activities including conduit placement, potholing utilities, concrete work, and asphalt placement
• Read plans and specifications, communicate with supervisors, and develop safe excavation plans around utilities and obstacles
• Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs

Required Qualifications:

Education, Licensing, and Certifications
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid Class A CDL required
• DOT Medical Card required

Experience
• Minimum 1 year of heavy equipment operating experience in underground utility construction
• Experience operating equipment near active utilities and working with locate systems

Skills and Abilities
• Ability to safely operate asphalt rollers, skid steers, backhoes, mini excavators, vacuum trucks, bore machines, and related heavy equipment
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications
• Knowledge of OSHA, ANSI standards, and company safety regulations
• Basic computer skills for reporting and communication
• Knowledge of basic shoring methods and rigging practices
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience operating Ditch Witch and Vermeer equipment
• Additional underground utility construction experience

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, climb, push, pull, twist, and work in physically demanding positions for extended periods
• Work performed outdoors in all weather conditions and around heavy equipment
• Must maintain visual and audible contact with crew members and equipment for safe coordination
• Must be able to work while wearing required PPE including safety boots, safety glasses, hard hats, and other safety gear
• Must be available to work additional hours and weekends as needed

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.