Laborer, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Construction Labor ​/ Trades

Job Title: Laborer

Business Unit: White Co, a Congruex Company

Department: Construction

Reports To: Construction Manager

Employment Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)

We are looking for an Underground Construction Laborer to join our growing team. The Laborer will be responsible for placing conduit and or cables in trenches, splice conduit sections (install couplers), place anchors, pedestals, vaults, and more to complete construction tasks. The ideal candidate will have basic knowledge of the telecommunications construction industry but on the job training is provided.

• Assist in loading and unloading all equipment, materials, and supplies needed for daily work
• Safely operate tamps, jackhammers, core drills, concrete saws, and other miscellaneous equipment
• Hand dig with shovels, picks, and digging bars to expose located utilities, access u/g vaults and pedestals, and complete trenches
• Place conduit and or cables in trenches, splice conduits sections (install couplers), place anchors, pedestals, vaults, etc
• Fully restore worksite at completion of work: refill trenches and holes, tamp soil, replant plants or shrubs, place temporary asphalt on streets
• When required, and if appropriately licensed and authorized, drive or operate construction equipment
• Assist leadership with all duties
• Represent White Co in a positive and professional manner at all times
• Clean and maintain all company vehicles and equipment assigned for use
• Perform duties in standard and high-risk areas
• Safely and successfully perform duties all year round
• Perform physical tasks required to successfully complete day-to-day operations
• Travel overnight to various sites as requested

• Valid Driver’s License (unrestricted)
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with the crew, leadership, and clients
• Function effectively as an integral part of a team
• Meet physical demands – lift and or move 50 to 150 pounds as well as stand and walk lengthy distances (1+ miles) over uneven terrain
• Ability to perform all work outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions

• Previous experience and knowledge of underground utility construction a plus
• CDL preferred, or willing to obtain one
• OSHA certified

White Co, a Congruex company, founded in 1995, is a Beaver Dam, Wisconsin-based telecom construction company specializing in fiber-to-the-home, fiber-to-the-premises and fiber optic interconnects/long hauls, along with strong aerial, splicing, and cutover capabilities. White Co offers a full suite of benefits, including health insurance and 401(k) savings starting on day one, paid holidays, paid time off, and is an equal opportunity employer functioning under an affirmative action plan.

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.