Laborer
Congruex · Grand Rapids, MI · 1 mo ago
OTHR$17–$24/hrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in loading and unloading all equipment, materials, and supplies required for daily operations.
- Safely operate tampers, jackhammers, core drills, concrete saws, and other miscellaneous construction equipment.
- Hand dig with shovels, picks, and digging bars to expose underground utilities, access underground vaults and pedestals, and complete trenching activities.
- Install conduit and/or cable in trenches, splice conduit sections (install couplers), place anchors, pedestals, vaults, and related underground infrastructure.
- Restore worksites by refilling trenches and holes, tamping soil, replanting plants or shrubs, and applying temporary asphalt where required.
- Drive company vehicles or operate construction equipment when appropriately licensed and authorized while maintaining company vehicles and equipment assigned for use.
- Perform physical labor safely in standard and high-risk construction environments and travel overnight to project sites as required.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Valid unrestricted Driver's License.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
- Previous construction or outdoor labor experience preferred.
- Basic knowledge of underground utility or telecommunications construction is preferred but not required.
Skills and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with crew members, leadership, and clients.
- Ability to function effectively as an integral part of a team.
- Ability to safely lift and/or move 50–150 lbs. and stand or walk extended distances (1+ mile) over uneven terrain.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors in varying weather conditions throughout the year.
- Ability to safely perform duties in both standard and high-risk construction environments.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 150 lbs.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and perform physically demanding work for extended periods.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and on uneven terrain.
- Ability to travel overnight to various project sites as needed.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Congruex Culture & Benefits
- 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.