Job Description

Reports To: Construction Manager
Travel Potential: 25–50% (Overnight travel as business needs require)
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.

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Job Summary

As the Directional Drill Foreman, you will ultimately be responsible for leading directional drilling operations, operating drilling equipment, and ensuring safe, efficient execution of underground utility construction projects. You will oversee daily field activities, support drilling operations, and ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with project requirements. As the Directional Drill Foreman, your customers are internal construction teams, project managers, and telecommunications clients, and you will make meaningful contributions to the company's success through operational leadership, quality workmanship, and safety excellence.

Key Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):

• Lead and perform directional drilling and 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 and support drilling operations, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and in compliance with company safety standards.
• Perform work in both standard and high-risk construction environments while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality.
• Travel to project locations, including overnight assignments, as required to support construction operations.
• Maintain effective communication with crew members, supervisors, customers, and project stakeholders.
• 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 one 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, construction practices, and underground utility installation.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work safely outdoors in varying weather conditions while performing physically demanding work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or willingness to obtain one.
• OSHA certification and experience leading telecommunications construction crews.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and perform physically demanding work for extended periods.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and in active construction environments.
• 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 including 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.

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