Aerial Foreman
Job DescriptionJob Description
Reports To: Construction Manager
Travel Potential: 25–50%
Compensation:
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 Aerial Foreman, you will ultimately be responsible for leading aerial construction crews, managing field operations, and ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently. You will coordinate day-to-day project execution and deliver high-quality telecommunications infrastructure solutions. As the Aerial Foreman, your customers are broadband operators and utility providers, and you will make meaningful contributions to the company’s success through leadership, quality control, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):
• Place telephone poles and anchors in accordance with project requirements
• Operate equipment such as bucket trucks, posthole diggers, and other handheld tools
• Perform aerial construction tasks including new cable installs, pole transfers, strand building, cable hanging, and lashing
• Perform construction work such as digging holes, placing cable, and pulling cable through conduit systems and open excavations
• Climb utility poles and use aerial lift trucks to place cables and perform installations
• Supervise employees and maintain accountability for assigned vehicles, equipment, and project invoicing
• Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs
Required Qualifications:
Education, Licensing, and Certifications
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Class A CDL required
Experience
• 3+ years of experience in telecommunications aerial and underground construction
• Previous management or crew leadership experience required
Skills and Abilities
• Ability to work efficiently from a bucket truck
• Frequent climbing of utility poles using ladders or climbing gear
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and specifications
• Proficiency using manual tools such as shovels, posthole diggers, and handheld tools
• Knowledge of telecommunications construction practices in aerial and underground environments
• Ability to utilize email and upload photos via mobile applications
• Ability to travel as required
Qualifications:
• OSHA 10 certification
• OSHA 30 certification
• First Aid certification
• Spanish-speaking ability
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and work outdoors for extended periods
• Work performed outdoors, in all weather conditions, at heights, and around active work zones
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen
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 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, 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 and drug testing.