Underground Operator; Crew

Job Title: UG Operator

Operating Unit: Congruex Network Services

Department: Large Projects

Employment Status: Full-time

Primary

Location:

Louisville, KY

Salary is determined based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to any other employees in the same or similar role.

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?

Opportunities
:
We offer opportunities at all levels across the nation – from students to industry veterans – in areas of engineering, construction, and professional services.

Wellbeing
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We value the wellbeing of our people and offer competitive compensation, health benefits, wellness resources, 401(k) retirement planning, and employee recognition and leadership development programs. Options may vary by geographic location.

Culture
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The pillars of Congruex culture are GRIT, safety, inclusion, and family.

• Guts – having the guts to do the right thing
• Reliability – being reliable to deliver what we promise
• Innovation – innovating every day
• Teamwork – embracing teamwork together as One Congruex

The UG Operator will be responsible for operating many types of equipment in a safe manner while digging around existing utilities. We are looking for an experienced person with knowledge of the telecom construction industry.

• Inspect and grease drill, minix, water truck (including pony motor and mixing system), mud vac, reel trailer, equipment trailers, drill head
• Fill water truck with water, confirm mud vac empty
• Help Locator prepare materials for workday
• Help pothole all utilities
• Dig entry, exit pits, and set up drill
• Choose type of drill head to use based on soil conditions observed during potholing
• Drill bore following instructions of locator, then pull product back once drilled out
• Watch tailings to maintain correct flow
• Help sweep product into and set peds
• Help restore area
• Load and unload drills, excavators
• When filling out the JSA identity and make team aware of people in the work area, traffic closer than 15’ from work area trip and fall hazards.
• Move equipment between jobs
• Other responsibilities, as assigned

General

• A positive can‑do attitude and openness to trying things new ways
• GRIT values – Guts, Reliability, Innovation, and Teamwork
• Work in all weather conditions
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Experience with heavy equipment
• Meet physical demands – lifting up to 80 lbs.

• Previous experience in the telecom, utility, construction, and/or engineering industry
• CDL License Preferred
• Confined Space training.
• OSHA 10 and 30 certifications preferred (Training will be provided)
• First Aid certification preferred (Training will be provided)

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. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform other job‑related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship.