Ground Hand

Congruex•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

The Ground Hand supports construction crews by preparing, moving, and installing materials, tools, and equipment. The role performs manual labor and helps maintain safe, efficient job-site operations while developing foundational skills for career progression in line construction. The Ground Hand serves Congruex field construction teams and contributes to project success through teamwork, safety, and operational support. The position involves outdoor work in all weather conditions and in confined spaces. It may require flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call work as needed. The role reports to the Construction Manager and has 0–25% travel potential. Compensation is hourly (non-exempt) and includes production pay.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to take direction and follow instructions from supervisors.
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 pounds.
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 safely work around heavy equipment and wear required personal protective equipment.

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, including digging, tamping, brush clearing, truck cleaning, 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 follow appropriate corrective actions and safety procedures.
Support physically demanding construction activities in outdoor environments.
Perform additional responsibilities within the role’s functional scope based on business needs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with 70% of the cost paid by the company.
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: 9 standard holidays and 1 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.