Job Description
Description Reports To: Construction Manager
Travel Potential: 25-50%
Compensation: $30.00 - $45.00 Hourly
Company Profile: Congruex provides digital infrastructure solutions through engineering and construction services that connect communities nationwide. This includes wireline, wireless, data centers, and utility services from initial concept to market go-live.
With employees across the United States and India, the work we do enables essential infrastructure for the future of communications.
Build a Career. Build What Matters.
Job Summary: As the Directional Drill Foreman, you will be responsible for leading directional drilling operations, operating drilling equipment, and ensuring safe and efficient execution of underground utility construction projects. You will oversee daily field activities, support drilling operations, and ensure work is completed accurately and in accordance with project requirements. Success in this role requires strong operational leadership, technical knowledge, quality workmanship, and a commitment to safety.
Key Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to): • Lead and perform directional drilling and utility locating activities to safely install underground telecommunications infrastructure.
• Operate directional drilling equipment and other construction machinery while supporting daily field operations and crew productivity.
• Coordinate drilling activities and ensure work is completed safely, accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with company and project requirements.
• Perform work in standard and high-risk construction environments while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and utility protection.
• Communicate effectively with crew members, supervisors, customers, Project Managers, and other project stakeholders regarding field activities and project requirements.
• Travel to project locations, including overnight assignments, as required to support construction operations.
• Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs
Required Qualifications: Education, Licensing, and Certifications • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Experience • Minimum 1 year of recent experience in directional drilling and/or utility locating.
• Experience supporting underground utility, telecommunications, or construction projects.
Skills and Abilities • Knowledge of directional drilling equipment, underground utility installation, and construction practices.
• Ability to safely operate drilling equipment and perform field activities in varying construction environments.
• Strong communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively support crew productivity and project requirements.
• Ability to travel, including overnight assignments, as business needs require.
Preferred Qualifications: • Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or willingness to obtain.
• OSHA certification.
• Previous experience leading telecommunications or underground construction crews.
Physical Requirements: • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and perform physically demanding activities for extended periods.
• Work performed outdoors and in active construction environments in varying and inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to work around heavy equipment, machinery, and underground utilities.
• Ability to travel overnight as business needs require.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review.
Congruex Culture & Benefits: Congruex's culture of safety and performance is built on the
4X Factor core values of
Be Safe, Be Accountable, Be Respectful, and
Earn Trust. These values guide how we work with one another and how we interact with our customers.
We are committed to building a workplace where employees feel supported and recognized. We invest in employees through a comprehensive approach, including the benefits below with
eligibility on Day 1 of employment :
• 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, caregiver support, and more
Additional Employment Information: We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. 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. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship. Conditions to hiring may include but are not necessarily limited to background checks, drug testing, and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, Second job, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Night shift