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Job Title: Ground Hand

Primary Location: Memphis, TN

Employment Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt

CNS, a Congruex Company, is looking for Ground Hands to join our construction team. Learn more about our operating unit at:

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:

Ground Hand is an entry level position in the line of progression for Lineman or Tower Technician. 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, digging ditches, traffic control, and assisting in preparing materials for the Lineman to install.

Job Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):

• Assists Lineman or Tower Technicians 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/Tower Technician, Foreman, or Construction Manager/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
• May drive a company provided vehicle from the yard to the jobsite and back
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills & Qualifications:

General

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license, Class A preferred
• 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
• Identifies unsafe conditions and takes appropriate action
• Must be a self-starter and internally motivated to achieve department and personal objectives.
• Daily attendance and punctuality are required for this position. The work may require overtime hours to be worked to achieve desired results

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able and willing to work outdoors and in inclement weather conditions
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include: nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed.
• Must be able to lift and carry materials of all shapes and sizes, weighing 40 to 90 pounds
• Must be able to maintain visual and audible contact with other crewman and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement
• Must be able to safely operate company vehicles or workaround heavy equipment and machinery
• 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 in small/confined areas
• Must be able to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses, hardhat, and any applicable safety gear

Minimum Required Licenses/Certificates/Registrations:

• Valid driver’s license
• OSHA 10

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 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.