Fielder I, II, III

Job DescriptionJob Description

Reports To: Engineering Manager
Travel Potential: Frequent Local Travel with Occasional Extended Travel
Compensation: $25 - $38 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 Fielder I, II, III, you will ultimately be responsible for collecting accurate field data, validating existing utility infrastructure, and supporting engineering design through comprehensive aerial and underground field surveys. You will coordinate field inspections, document existing conditions, and deliver accurate field information that enables efficient network design and construction. As the Fielder I, II, III, your customers are engineering teams, construction teams, telecommunications clients, utility providers, and property owners, and you will make meaningful contributions to the company's success through accurate field documentation, quality data collection, and safe work practices.

Key Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):

• Collect relevant utility pole information and accurately document existing measurements, attachments, and equipment
• Perform utility pole identification, inspection, and classification
• Gather aerial attachment heights and clearances while identifying potential clearance violations
• Determine suitable locations for new above-ground facilities and telecommunications equipment
• Conduct underground and buried cable layout surveys
• Develop accurate fiber optic network construction surveys
• Determine existing and proposed fiber optic cable routes
• Inspect completed construction work, including cable placement and fiber installations
• Accurately document new construction route opportunities and engineering recommendations
• Maintain personal vehicles, equipment, and tools in accordance with company safety standards
• Conduct all work in accordance with established safety policies and procedures
• Capture photographs of job sites, utility poles, facilities, and surrounding infrastructure
• Prepare hand sketches and field notes to support engineering design
• Upload, organize, and maintain field documentation, photographs, sketches, and reports
• Apply value engineering principles when evaluating construction, installation, and future maintenance considerations
• Open hand holes to inspect underground facilities, fiber placement, and infrastructure conditions
• Assist with preparation of field documentation and reporting
• Attend field meetings with clients, government agencies, and construction contractors
• Operate and maintain field equipment including laptops, tablets, height sticks, cameras, and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Travel daily to assigned project sites using a company or personal vehicle
• Interface with customers, landowners, and stakeholders as required
• Travel outside the assigned market when business needs require
• Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs

Required Qualifications:

Education, Licensing, and Certifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record

Experience

• Experience performing field surveys, utility inspections, or telecommunications field operations
• Experience within engineering, telecommunications, construction, architecture, or utility industries
• Knowledge of telecommunications engineering standards and construction techniques
• Basic knowledge of Make-Ready construction

Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong time management and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and project priorities
• Ability to follow company safety standards and procedures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Earth
• Ability to upload, edit, and maintain project documentation using project management software
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies, software applications, and databases
• Ability to interact professionally with customers, landowners, utility companies, and project stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics
• Comprehensive understanding of telecommunications design principles
• Experience supporting outside plant (OSP) engineering and construction
• Experience with utility pole inspections and field engineering activities

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, stoop, and climb for extended periods
• Ability to walk long distances across uneven terrain
• Ability to look upward for extended periods while inspecting aerial facilities
• Ability to tolerate outdoor work in varying weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit and drive for extended periods
• Good vision and depth perception (corrective lenses acceptable)
• Ability to travel daily and occasionally outside the assigned market as business needs require

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:

Leveling: The distinction between Fielder I, II, and III is based on the individual's experience, technical proficiency, decision-making ability, and demonstrated competency. Specific competency expectations, career progression criteria, and classification guidelines vary by level and project requirements.

Note: Job-specific responsibilities may vary depending on project type and client requirements. Engineering standards, telecommunications practices, client systems, and construction methodologies may differ across operating units.

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.