
Gudenkauf is a diversified provider of telecom, utility, and systems integration solutions with the resources and experience to deliver in even the toughest conditions. Our services include outside plant construction, fiber optic splicing and testing, utility locating, intelligent transportation systems, gas line cathodic protection, and emergency restoration services. Gudenkauf proudly serves customers in Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
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Structured Cabling Project Manager
Columbus, OHJob Summary
The Project Manager, Structured Cabling is responsible for generating, planning, directing, and coordinating the daily field operations, primarily through communication with Superintendent and Foremen. This role develops processes for completing current and potential projects, and monitors them to ensure they are finished on schedule and within budget. Key responsibilities include estimating project timelines, labor requirements, materials, budgets, and expenses for structured cabling and infrastructure projects. The Project Manager oversees projects from initiation to completion.
Job Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Foremen to plan, organize, and direct activities for all jobs/projects.
- Set project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards in line with company policy and contract specifications. Regularly confer with Field Supervisors and Foremen to address issues.
- Lead and maintain a safe working environment.
- Represent the company in project meetings and provide updates on project progress.
- Work with the Contract Administrator to manage the financial aspects of contracts, protecting the company's interests while maintaining effective customer relationships.
- Ensure Foremen and Field Supervisors have the necessary supplies and materials to complete each project.
- Interpret and explain project plans and contract terms to staff and clients.
- Ensure accuracy in time reporting.
- Analyze requirement documents, blueprints, and project plans to fully understand project scope.
- Determine factors affecting project cost and timelines.
- Prepare material and cost estimates for products and services.
- Create labor estimates for projects.
- Prepare bills of materials (BOMs) and request quotes from vendors and subcontractors.
- Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Traveling Electrical Superintendent
Columbia, SCJob Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Foremen to plan, organize, and direct activities for all jobs/projects.
- Set project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards in line with company policy and contract specifications. Regularly confer with Field Supervisors and Foremen to address issues.
- Lead and maintain a safe working environment.
- Represent the company in project meetings and provide updates on project progress.
- Work with the Contract Administrator to manage the financial aspects of contracts, protecting the company's interests while maintaining effective customer relationships.
- Ensure Foremen and Field Supervisors have the necessary supplies and materials to complete each project.
- Interpret and explain project plans and contract terms to staff and clients.
- Ensure accuracy in time reporting.
- Analyze requirement documents, blueprints, and project plans to fully understand project scope.
- Determine factors affecting project cost and timelines.
- Prepare material and cost estimates for products and services.
- Create labor estimates for projects.
- Prepare bills of materials (BOMs) and request quotes from vendors and subcontractors.
- Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Traveling Electrical Superintendent
Houston, TXJob Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Foremen to plan, organize, and direct activities for all jobs/projects.
- Set project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards in line with company policy and contract specifications. Regularly confer with Field Supervisors and Foremen to address issues.
- Lead and maintain a safe working environment.
- Represent the company in project meetings and provide updates on project progress.
- Work with the Contract Administrator to manage the financial aspects of contracts, protecting the company's interests while maintaining effective customer relationships.
- Ensure Foremen and Field Supervisors have the necessary supplies and materials to complete each project.
- Interpret and explain project plans and contract terms to staff and clients.
- Ensure accuracy in time reporting.
- Analyze requirement documents, blueprints, and project plans to fully understand project scope.
- Determine factors affecting project cost and timelines.
- Prepare material and cost estimates for products and services.
- Create labor estimates for projects.
- Prepare bills of materials (BOMs) and request quotes from vendors and subcontractors.
- Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Aerial Foreman
Charleston, WVJob Summary
We are looking for an Aerial foreman to join our growing team.
Job Responsibilities
- Placement of telephone poles and anchors
- Operating equipment such as bucket truck, posthole diggers and other handheld tools
- Performs aerial tasks such as new cable installs, pole transfers, strand building, cable hanging, lashing, etc.
- Perform construction work such as digging holes, placing cable, pulling cable in various types of conduit systems and open excavations
- Climb utility poles and/or use aerial lift truck to place cables on poles
- Ensures all installation work is done according to quality standards, always complying with proper safety standards/procedures.
- Understand field prints to determine what work is to be performed, in addition to awareness of issues and how to work through them
- Work in, on and around customer’s property while following company policies and maintaining the highest level of professionalism towards any customer and their property
- Directly responsible for all vehicles and equipment that is assigned to you
- Supervise employees
- Invoicing projects according to company invoice standard
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Work efficiently from a bucket truck
- Frequent climbing up/down utility poles with ladders or lag gaffs
- Previous experience working from blueprints, and specifications
- Use of manual tools such as shovels, posthole diggers and other handheld tools
- Knowledge of telecommunications industry both aerial and underground construction
- Ability to travel
- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs, moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
- Lifting, pushing, pulling maneuvering of materials weighing 50lbs-100lbs.
- Must poses a Class A CDL
- Must poses previous management experience
- Must have the ability to utilize email
- Must have the ability to upload photos via an app
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- First Aid
- Spanish speaking is a huge plus
Aerial Foreman
Mineral Wells, WVJob Summary
We are looking for an Aerial foreman to join our growing team.
Job Responsibilities
- Placement of telephone poles and anchors
- Operating equipment such as bucket truck, posthole diggers and other handheld tools
- Performs aerial tasks such as new cable installs, pole transfers, strand building, cable hanging, lashing, etc.
- Perform construction work such as digging holes, placing cable, pulling cable in various types of conduit systems and open excavations
- Climb utility poles and/or use aerial lift truck to place cables on poles
- Ensures all installation work is done according to quality standards, always complying with proper safety standards/procedures.
- Understand field prints to determine what work is to be performed, in addition to awareness of issues and how to work through them
- Work in, on and around customer’s property while following company policies and maintaining the highest level of professionalism towards any customer and their property
- Directly responsible for all vehicles and equipment that is assigned to you
- Supervise employees
- Invoicing projects according to company invoice standard
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Work efficiently from a bucket truck
- Frequent climbing up/down utility poles with ladders or lag gaffs
- Previous experience working from blueprints, and specifications
- Use of manual tools such as shovels, posthole diggers and other handheld tools
- Knowledge of telecommunications industry both aerial and underground construction
- Ability to travel
- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs, moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
- Lifting, pushing, pulling maneuvering of materials weighing 50lbs-100lbs.
- Must poses a Class A CDL
- Must poses previous management experience
- Must have the ability to utilize email
- Must have the ability to upload photos via an app
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- First Aid
- Spanish speaking is a huge plus
Aerial Foreman
Full-time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Clarksburg, WVJob Summary
We are looking for an Aerial foreman to join our growing team.
Job Responsibilities
- Placement of telephone poles and anchors
- Operating equipment such as bucket truck, posthole diggers and other handheld tools
- Performs aerial tasks such as new cable installs, pole transfers, strand building, cable hanging, lashing, etc.
- Perform construction work such as digging holes, placing cable, pulling cable in various types of conduit systems and open excavations
- Climb utility poles and/or use aerial lift truck to place cables on poles
- Ensures all installation work is done according to quality standards, always complying with proper safety standards/procedures.
- Understand field prints to determine what work is to be performed, in addition to awareness of issues and how to work through them
- Work in, on and around customer’s property while following company policies and maintaining the highest level of professionalism towards any customer and their property
- Directly responsible for all vehicles and equipment that is assigned to you
- Supervise employees
- Invoicing projects according to company invoice standard
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Work efficiently from a bucket truck
- Frequent climbing up/down utility poles with ladders or lag gaffs
- Previous experience working from blueprints, and specifications
- Use of manual tools such as shovels, posthole diggers and other handheld tools
- Knowledge of telecommunications industry both aerial and underground construction
- Ability to travel
- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs, moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
- Lifting, pushing, pulling maneuvering of materials weighing 50lbs-100lbs.
- Must poses a Class A CDL
- Must poses previous management experience
- Must have the ability to utilize email
- Must have the ability to upload photos via an app
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- First Aid
- Spanish speaking is a huge plus
Aerial Foreman
Wheeling, WVJob Summary
The Aerial Foreman will oversee Aerial construction crews in the field and ensure that safe, accurate, and timely work is being performed. The Aerial Foreman will be responsible for project walkouts, coordination with customer and company management, quality control, and general supervision of onsite work.
Job Responsibilities
- Placement of telephone poles and anchors
- Operating equipment such as bucket truck, posthole diggers and other handheld tools
- Performs aerial tasks such as new cable installs, pole transfers, strand building, cable hanging, lashing, etc.
- Perform construction work such as digging holes, placing cable, pulling cable in various types of conduit systems and open excavations
- Climb utility poles and/or use aerial lift truck to place cables on poles
- Ensures all installation work is done according to quality standards, always complying with proper safety standards/procedures.
- Understand field prints to determine what work is to be performed, in addition to awareness of issues and how to work through them
- Work in, on and around customer’s property while following company policies and maintaining the highest level of professionalism towards any customer and their property
- Directly responsible for all vehicles and equipment that is assigned to you
- Supervise employees
- Invoicing projects according to company invoice standard
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Work efficiently from a bucket truck
- Frequent climbing up/down utility poles with ladders or lag gaffs
- Previous experience working from blueprints, and specifications
- Use of manual tools such as shovels, posthole diggers and other handheld tools
- Knowledge of telecommunications industry both aerial and underground construction
- Ability to travel
- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs, moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
- Lifting, pushing, pulling maneuvering of materials weighing 50lbs-100lbs.
- Must poses a Class A CDL
- Must poses previous management experience
- Must have the ability to utilize email
- Must have the ability to upload photos via an app
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- First Aid
- Spanish speaking is a huge plus
Lineman I, II, III
Wheeling, WVJob Summary
The Lineman will build and maintain telecommunications systems which can consist of aerial and underground facilities.
Job Responsibilities
- Repairs and maintains major cable systems and structures such as broken lashing, replacing or re-sagging cable strand, pole transfers, down-guys, aerial to underground conversion, substructure repairs and wire/cable replacements related to system outages, maintenance, rebuilds and emergencies or hazards.
- Reads and interprets work orders, specifications, engineering drawings and/or cut sheets to determine work to be done in a sequence of the task.
- Performs construction work such as digging holes, climbing telephone poles, placing, and removing poles and anchors, pulling and stringing wire/cable from pole to pole, laying cable and conduit in the ground.
- Operates power equipment such as compressors, pumps, blowers, hydraulic diggers, and hydraulic aerial lifts mounted on trucks.
- Uses test equipment to check for gas in manholes; may be required to empty water and other debris from manholes.
- Dismantles, moves, and removes aerial, underground, or building wire, cable associated equipment, and hardware.
- Connects wires and cables to terminals and attaches/detaches various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings, or poles.
- Responds to and participates in emergency and outage situations that require heavy construction capabilities.
- Ensures that all work considers the safety of the customer and general public and compliance with all governmental orders.
- Able and willing to work outdoors and in inclement weather conditions.
- Completes daily production reports and As-Built documentation on prints.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Must have a valid driver's license and transportation
- Extensive knowledge of approved practices, procedures, tools, and materials used in telecom line construction work.
- Pass a pre-employment drug test and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
- Identify differences in wire and cable colors.
- Required to lift moderately heavy equipment, such as telephone line; climb structures; and stand for long periods of time.
- Knowledge of first aid procedures and CPR.
- Ability to apply mathematics calculations (Example: fractions for use in drilling and pole sizing; calculating material and hardware length for assembling several pieces of equipment to poles of different thickness and circumferences.)
- Ability to work in a confined space and at high elevations (poles, hydraulic lift buckets, ladders.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed.
- Ability to apply logical principles and thinking to solve problems and make decisions.
- Willing to perform work to support the values and goals of the Company.
- Climb up and down poles, ladders, machinery, and other objects.
- Work in confined spaces.
- Push, pull, reach, and carry objects such as tools, materials, and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Load and unload tools and equipment on the truck.
- Coordinate movement of eyes, hands, fingers, and feet.
- Vision, including depth perception, close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to maintain visual and audible contact with other crewman and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement
- All work is performed at remote locations; driving and sitting are required.
- All work is outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions.
- Working in confined spaces.
- DOT Medical Card
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- First Aid Certification
- Flagger Certification
- Competent Person Certification
- OSHA 10
- Silica Training
- Confined Space Training
- Pole Climbing & Ladder Safety
- Forklift Certification
- Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
- 401(k) Program with a Company Match.
- Free Wellness Resources & Marketplace Discounts
- Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
- Paid Basic Life Insurance & Voluntary Options
- The pillars of Congruex culture are GRIT, safety, inclusion, and family.
Aerial Foreman
Mineral Wells, WVJob Summary
We are looking for an Aerial foreman to join our growing team.
Job Responsibilities
- Placement of telephone poles and anchors
- Operating equipment such as bucket truck, posthole diggers and other handheld tools
- Performs aerial tasks such as new cable installs, pole transfers, strand building, cable hanging, lashing, etc.
- Perform construction work such as digging holes, placing cable, pulling cable in various types of conduit systems and open excavations
- Climb utility poles and/or use aerial lift truck to place cables on poles
- Ensures all installation work is done according to quality standards, always complying with proper safety standards/procedures.
- Understand field prints to determine what work is to be performed, in addition to awareness of issues and how to work through them
- Work in, on and around customer’s property while following company policies and maintaining the highest level of professionalism towards any customer and their property
- Directly responsible for all vehicles and equipment that is assigned to you
- Supervise employees
- Invoicing projects according to company invoice standard
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Work efficiently from a bucket truck
- Frequent climbing up/down utility poles with ladders or lag gaffs
- Previous experience working from blueprints, and specifications
- Use of manual tools such as shovels, posthole diggers and other handheld tools
- Knowledge of telecommunications industry both aerial and underground construction
- Ability to travel
- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs, moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
- Lifting, pushing, pulling maneuvering of materials weighing 50lbs-100lbs.
- Must poses a Class A CDL
- Must poses previous management experience
- Must have the ability to utilize email
- Must have the ability to upload photos via an app
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- First Aid
- Spanish speaking is a huge plus
Buried Operator
Columbus, OHJob Summary
We are looking for an Underground Construction Operator to join our growing team. The Operator will be responsible for safely operating many types of construction equipment to dig around existing utilities. We are looking for experienced individuals with knowledge of the telecommunications construction industry
Job Responsibilities
- Operate heavy machinery productively and safely in all conditions
- Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements
- Utilize different machines for placement and removal of dirt/debris
- Utilize machinery to guide and install cable • Represent Congruex 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
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Work efficiently from a bucket truck
- Frequent climbing up/down utility poles with ladders or lag gaffs
- Previous experience working from blueprints, and specifications
- Use of manual tools such as shovels, posthole diggers and other handheld tools
- Knowledge of telecommunications industry both aerial and underground construction
- Ability to travel
- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs, moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
- Lifting, pushing, pulling maneuvering of materials weighing 50lbs-100lbs.
- Must poses a Class A CDL
- Must poses previous management experience
- Must have the ability to utilize email
- Must have the ability to upload photos via an app
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- First Aid
- Spanish speaking is a huge plus
Bore Operator
Full-time, non-exempt (hourly)
Columbus, OHJob Summary
The Directional Bore Operator will be responsible for operating the directional drill. They will set up and complete the drilling of variable-sized underground holes and pull back the required conduit. They will work with an Outside Plant Project Manager and Locators to complete job requirements from start to finish on outside plant projects including digging boring pit, directional boring, pulling back of conduit, splicing of conduit sections, pulling giber through conduit, setting hand holes, backfilling, and seeding, core drilling, and potholing.
Job Responsibilities
- Set up of equipment including the drill, water tanks, and grounding of the machine.
- Operate drilling equipment and various other construction equipment.
- Confirms with locator or leads the bore path to drill.
- Drilling of the predetermined path to the exit point.
- Continue communication with the locator to confirm the location of the drill head.
- Assist in potholing and remediation.
- Assist with setting hand holes and completing tie-ins.
- Assist with the installation of proper pulling gear and hook-up product.
- Conduct post-job quality checks.
- All responsibilities will be performed in standard and high-risk areas.
- If appropriately licensed and authorized, drive or operate construction equipment used on the Jobsite to complete daily work assignments.
- Maintain, clean, and inspect company vehicles and equipment assigned for use to ensure they are performing at optimum safety.
- Perform required pre-and post-trip inspections of vehicles and equipment and complete required paperwork
- Complies with safety procedures while driving and at the job site.
- Perform other general duties, as directed.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Ability to comply with the “Operator’s Manual” for equipment and vehicles used.
- Ability to understand and follow all quality/safety policies and procedures.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL Class A) with a satisfactory driving record.
- Self-motivated, safe, quality, and production-minded.
- Ability wot work and communicate as part of a team with groundsmen, and other craft and labor workers.
- Ability to manage time effectively.
- Ability to lift at minimum 50 lbs.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions – heat, cold snow, ice, rain, etc.
- Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs, moving your whole body, reaching, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
- Ability to work long hours, if needed.
- Ability to travel for remote business requirements within Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Indiana.
- Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Individuals will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and background screening.
- At least 1 year of directional drilling experience.
- Ability to drill predetermined path to exit point,
- Ability to Pothole
- Ability to assist with hand holes
- Ability to conduct post-job quality checks.
- Experience completing tie-ins.
- Experience pulling gear and hooking up products.
- Strong knowledge of underground utilities.
- Knowledge of the telecommunications industry and construction practices.
- OSHA 10 certification
- OSHA 30 certification
Bore Foreman
Columbus, OHJob Summary
We are looking for a Bore Foreman to join our growing team. The Bore Foreman will be responsible for operating drilling equipment and/or locating the predetermined path to the exit point. We are looking for experienced individuals with knowledge of the telecommunications construction industry.
Job Responsibilities
Required Skills and Qualifications
Aerial Foreman
Full-time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Zanesville, OHJob Summary
We are looking for an Aerial foreman to join our growing team.
Job Responsibilities
- Placement of telephone poles and anchors
- Operating equipment such as bucket truck, posthole diggers and other handheld tools
- Performs aerial tasks such as new cable installs, pole transfers, strand building, cable hanging, lashing, etc.
- Perform construction work such as digging holes, placing cable, pulling cable in various types of conduit systems and open excavations
- Climb utility poles and/or use aerial lift truck to place cables on poles
- Ensures all installation work is done according to quality standards, always complying with proper safety standards/procedures.
- Understand field prints to determine what work is to be performed, in addition to awareness of issues and how to work through them
- Work in, on and around customer’s property while following company policies and maintaining the highest level of professionalism towards any customer and their property
- Directly responsible for all vehicles and equipment that is assigned to you
- Supervise employees
- Invoicing projects according to company invoice standard
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Work efficiently from a bucket truck
- Frequent climbing up/down utility poles with ladders or lag gaffs
- Previous experience working from blueprints, and specifications
- Use of manual tools such as shovels, posthole diggers and other handheld tools
- Knowledge of telecommunications industry both aerial and underground construction
- Ability to travel
- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs, moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
- Lifting, pushing, pulling maneuvering of materials weighing 50lbs-100lbs.
- Must poses a Class A CDL
- Must poses previous management experience
- Must have the ability to utilize email
- Must have the ability to upload photos via an app
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- First Aid
- Spanish speaking is a huge plus
Aerial Foreman
Full-time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Columbus, OHJob Summary
We are looking for an Aerial foreman to join our growing team.
Job Responsibilities
- Placement of telephone poles and anchors
- Operating equipment such as bucket truck, posthole diggers and other handheld tools
- Performs aerial tasks such as new cable installs, pole transfers, strand building, cable hanging, lashing, etc.
- Perform construction work such as digging holes, placing cable, pulling cable in various types of conduit systems and open excavations
- Climb utility poles and/or use aerial lift truck to place cables on poles
- Ensures all installation work is done according to quality standards, always complying with proper safety standards/procedures.
- Understand field prints to determine what work is to be performed, in addition to awareness of issues and how to work through them
- Work in, on and around customer’s property while following company policies and maintaining the highest level of professionalism towards any customer and their property
- Directly responsible for all vehicles and equipment that is assigned to you
- Supervise employees
- Invoicing projects according to company invoice standard
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Work efficiently from a bucket truck
- Frequent climbing up/down utility poles with ladders or lag gaffs
- Previous experience working from blueprints, and specifications
- Use of manual tools such as shovels, posthole diggers and other handheld tools
- Knowledge of telecommunications industry both aerial and underground construction
- Ability to travel
- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs, moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
- Lifting, pushing, pulling maneuvering of materials weighing 50lbs-100lbs.
- Must poses a Class A CDL
- Must posses previous management experience
- Must have the ability to utilize email
- Must have the ability to upload photos via an app
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- First Aid
- Spanish speaking is a huge plus
Locator
Full-time, non-exempt
Columbus, OHJob Summary
The Locator position is responsible for pinpointing the paths of cables, pipes and other conduits that carry utilities underground. Locators’ efforts protect underground utilities from damage during projects involving excavation.
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for accurately and safely search for and marking underground utilities in a designated area.
- Indicate utility locations through the utilization of paint and flags.
- Complete necessary documentation regarding the marking and photographing of each locate.
- Receive work tickets, open, document, close and provide follow-up summary of work.
- Perform light excavation with shovel, to expose buried utilities when necessary.
- Respond to emergency calls, as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Qualifications
General
- Basic computer skills and proficiency to receive, open and close work tickets.
- Ability to locate underground utilities.
- Ability to read and interpret utility maps/prints to identify the type and size of underground utilities.
- Proficient in the use of hand tools and equipment (shovels, etc.).
Technical
- Ability to use mapping tools and other location information along with locating equipment to locate underground utilities including telecommunications, electric power, gas, oil, water, sewer, and cable TV systems, telephone, correctly, safely, and efficiently.
- Ability to pay close attention to detail.
- Ability to manage time effectively.
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions using information at hand.
- Basic working capability with PC software skills including Outlook, Excel, Word.
- Ability to read, review, interpret and understand technical documents.
- Ability to communicate with various business contacts representing the organization and with customers/public.
- Ability to work in confined spaces (i.e., tunnels, trenches, crawl spaces, manholes, etc.) for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work outdoors under challenging weather conditions (i.e., snow, wind, rain, extreme heat and/or cold).
- Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs, moving your whole-body including climbing, lifting up to 30 pounds, reaching, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
- Ability to travel for business requirements within Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.
- Ability to work overtime, as needed. Possible evening and weekend work may be required as there may be call-outs.
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
- Ability to adhere to company policy, regulations, procedures, and principles.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Individuals will be required to pass a preemployment drug test and background screening.
Desired Skills & Qualifications
- Previous experience with locating.
- Previous construction experience.
- Understanding of the telecommunications industry and construction practices.
- OSHA 10 certification.
- OSHA 30 certification.
Field Technician
Full-time, non-exempt
Columbus, OHJob Summary
As a Technician, you will assist in the construction, installation, and maintenance of communications equipment and support structures
Job Responsibilities
- Working in a 2-3 man crew installing and performing maintenance on communication equipment -The basic use and care of hand tools and mechanical equipment
- Understanding of basic electrical theory
- Analyzing situations accurately and adopting an appropriate course of action
- Communicating orally and in writing
- Following instructions accurately and completing an assigned course of action
- Recognizing safety hazards and performing duties in a safe manner
- Work under close supervision
- Traveling extensively throughout the Midwest, our crews are 100% travel during the week and are home on the weekends
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Must have a High School diploma 0 to 1 year of industry experience
- Must be 21 years or older Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must be able to pass drug and background screening
- Complete the Field Technician 1 Training Program
- Working knowledge of basic hand tools and mechanical equipment
- The networks we design and build enable everything in the modern world to operate, from healthcare and energy to transportation and communities.
- Our greatest asset is our people and here you have the opportunity to build your career from the ground up, as far as you want to go.
- Founded on safety and family values, we have the GRIT to be the best at what we do and have fun while doing it.
- A culture of employee recognition & rewards for GRIT core values
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Employer Paid & Voluntary Life Insurance
- Disability & Accident Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA*)
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match
- Free Wellness & Mental Health Resources
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Paid Time Off**
(Immediate Eligibility)
*Dependent on medical plan selection | **Options may vary based on work location.


Expertise
Underground Construction
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Fiber Network Construction
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Gudenkauf is an expert in fiber network construction including fiber to the premises (FTTP) and fiber to the home (FTTH) technologies.
Wireless Construction
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DAS System Construction
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Distributed antenna systems (DAS) extend emergency broadcast and cellular signals inside buildings. By installing a network of small antennas, Gudenkauf compensates for isolated spots of poor coverage within your facility. These systems provide mobile voice and data services similar to a network tower.
Inside Plant Construction
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Gudenkauf provides inside plant (ISP) services to commercial, educational, manufacturing, and industrial clients. Our services include the installion of security systems, audio visual (A/V) systems, voice systems, sturctured cabling systems (SCS), wirless networks, and ditributed antenna systems (DAS).
Outside Plant Construction
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Gudenkauf has performed OSP engineering, design, installation, management, and other services for a diverse collection of customers, including telecommunication carriers, universities, municipalities, school districts, and private customers.
Fiber Splicing & Testing
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Whether in a manhole underground, a network closet, or high on a pole, Gudenkauf’s fiber optic technicians are armed with the latest equipment to perform all types of fiber optic services, including fiber optic splicing services, design services, installation services, fiber optic cabling services, testing services, maintenance services, and more.
Emergency Response
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Damages to a telecommunications system can be extremely costly. Gudenkauf has a long track record of responding to and repairing these unplanned outages. We employ several teams of skilled, trained crews that have a working knowledge of network construction, and are properly equipped and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Disaster Restoration
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Damages to a telecommunications system can be extremely costly. Gudenkauf has a long track record of responding to and repairing these unplanned outages. We employ several teams of skilled, trained crews that have a working knowledge of network construction, and are properly equipped and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Intelligent Transportation Systems
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Gudenkauf has the experience and knowledge to match the technological requirements necessary for the installation and maintenance of the most complex ITS systems and signalization projects. We are an Ohio Department of Transportation Certified Contractor.
Utility Locating
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Gudenkauf provides services in utility locating and GIS mapping to ensure your utility information is always correct. We have the equipment and personnel necessary to locate any underground utility, helping to protect your most critical infrastructure.
Utility Protection
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Gudenkauf offers expertise in the installation and maintenance of cathodic protection systems. Whether you need installation work, surveys, or testing, Gudenkauf provides the necessary cathodic protection services to help keep your pipeline in quality condition.
Directional Boring
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Gudenkauf uses drilling to bury fiber optic cables with limited disruption to the surrounding area.