Location: Augusta,GA, USA
Job Profile
Ground Hand
Augusta, GA and Aiken, SC
Southeast Utilities of GA, a Congruex Company, is looking for a Ground Hand to join our construction team. Learn more about our operating unit at www.congruex.com/southeast-utilities-of-georgia/.
Who is Congruex
Congruex designs and builds broadband and wireless communications infrastructure. The work we do enables everything in the modern world to operate, from healthcare and energy to transportation and social interactions.
We deliver turn-key network solutions under a single platform by aligning our engineering and in-market construction operating units. Our vision is to be the best end-to-end provider of network services in the U.S. and our core values of GRIT connect everything we do.
We are building tomorrow, together. Will you join us?
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Job Summary:
Our operating unit provides telecom construction services, and we are looking for a Ground Hand to join our team.
Groundman is an entry-level position in the line of progression for Telecommunications Lineman. The Groundman performs various manual labor type tasks at the work site to assist crew members such as loading and unloading supplies and materials, cutting brush, traffic control and assisting in preparing materials for installation. On-the-job training provides rapid opportunity for advancement and increased pay.
Job Responsibilities:
* Assists Lineman in loading, unloading, layout and preparing tools/supplies/equipment/materials needed at each job site.
* Performs manual labor type tasks as directed by the Lineman, Foreman, or Supervisor such as cleaning truck, digging ditches, tamping, cutting brush and moving materials.
* Assists with Traffic Control and Safe Operations
* Handles physically demanding construction duties
* Drives a company-provided vehicle from the yard to the job site and back.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* A positive can-do attitude and openness to trying things new ways
* GRIT values - Guts, Reliability, Innovation, and Teamwork
* High school diploma or equivalent
* Ability to take direction and instruction from supervisors
* Ability to work well with others in a team environment
* Ability to communicate clearly using radios, verbal, and hand signals
* Must be able to lift and carry materials of all shapes and sizes, weighing 40 to 90 pounds
* Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
* Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl while performing work
* Must be able to ascend and descend ladders
* Must be able to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses, hardhat, and any applicable safety gear
* Identifies unsafe conditions and takes appropriate action
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
* Previous experience in the telecom, utility, construction, and/or engineering industry
* Valid Class A Driver's License
Why Work At Congruex
No matter what role you play, you are an important part of the One Congruex Family. We offer:
* Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
* 401(k) Program with a 4% company match
* Free Wellness Resources & Marketplace Discounts
* Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
* Paid Basic Life Insurance & Voluntary Options
* The pillars of Congruex culture are GRIT, safety, inclusion, and family.
The Fine Print:
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.