ISP Laborer

Congruex•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The ISP Laborer supports construction crews with manual labor, assists with underground utility installation, and helps maintain safe, organized worksites. The role supports trenching, conduit placement, concrete and asphalt work, and field crews so projects can be completed safely and efficiently. The position is with Gudenkauf, a Congruex company, which provides telecommunications, utility, systems integration, and outside-plant construction services. The role requires physically demanding outdoor work, including lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds and performing repetitive tasks in varying weather conditions. Travel potential is 0–25%. Compensation is $22.00–$29.00 per hour, determined based on skills and experience and equity with employees in similar roles. Benefits are available beginning on the first day of employment, subject to eligibility criteria.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Pass pre-employment drug screening and an MVR review.
Follow instructions and work effectively in a team environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of workplace safety standards and procedures.
Ability to perform physically demanding work in varying weather conditions.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform repetitive manual labor tasks.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and crouch for extended periods and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and MVR review.

Nice To Haves

0–2 years of labor or construction experience preferred.
Experience in underground utility construction.
Experience operating small equipment and hand tools.
CDL license preferred.
Proven ability to work successfully in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Attend and participate in daily safety and huddle meetings.
Operate tamping machines and assist with equipment inspections and maintenance.
Load and unload materials and maintain clean, organized worksites.
Assist with trench excavation, conduit placement, potholing, and utility locating.
Support concrete forming and pouring, asphalt preparation, and structure installation.
Observe and promote safety compliance and report incidents as required.
Perform additional responsibilities within the role’s functional scope based on business needs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with 70% 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.