Ground Hand

Congruex•Butler, AL

About The Position

As a Ground Hand, you will support construction crews by helping prepare, move, and install materials, tools, and equipment. You will perform manual labor and help maintain safe, efficient job-site operations while developing foundational skills for career progression in line construction. Your customers are Congruex field construction teams, and you will contribute to project success through teamwork, safety, and operational support. The role reports to the Construction Manager and may involve 0–25% travel. It is hourly and non-exempt. Work takes place outdoors in all weather conditions and may include confined spaces. Flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call work, may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to take direction and follow supervisors’ instructions.
Strong teamwork and communication skills, including verbal communication, radio use, and hand signals.
Ability to identify unsafe conditions and follow established safety procedures.
Reliable attendance and punctuality, with a self-motivated approach to work.
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and lift heavy materials.
Ability to lift and carry materials weighing 40–90 lbs.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb ladders for extended periods.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and in confined spaces.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed.
Ability to work safely around heavy equipment and wear all required PPE.

Nice To Haves

Entry-level construction or utility field experience.
Experience working in outdoor, labor-intensive environments.
Previous utility, telecommunications, or construction field experience.
CDL Class A license.
OSHA 10 certification.

Responsibilities

Assist Linemen with loading, unloading, organizing, and preparing tools, materials, and equipment at job sites.
Perform manual labor such as digging, tamping, brush clearing, cleaning trucks, and moving materials as directed.
Support traffic control and maintain safe work-zone operations.
Operate or assist with company vehicles and equipment when required.
Identify unsafe conditions and take appropriate corrective actions while following safety procedures.
Support physically demanding construction activities in outdoor environments.
Perform additional responsibilities within the functional scope based on business needs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning on Day 1; the company pays 70% of the cost.
401(k) with company match up to 4% and immediate vesting.
Flexible PTO for exempt roles and competitive PTO accrual for non-exempt roles.
10 company-paid holidays, including one floating holiday.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Company-paid maternity and 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, including counseling and financial planning.
Marketplace discounts and 24/7 access to online learning and development.