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.

Headquarters: Columbus, OH
Founded: 1977
Joined Congruex: 2020

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Aerial Foreman

Full-time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)

locationicon Blacksburgh, VA
Job Summary

We are looking for an Aerial foreman to join our growing team.

Job Responsibilities
(Including, but not limited to):
  • 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
Technical
  • Must have the ability to utilize email
  • Must have the ability to upload photos via an app
Desired Skills & Qualifications: 
  • OSHA 10
  • OSHA 30
  • First Aid
  • Spanish speaking is a huge plus
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Aerial Foreman

Full-time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)

locationicon Columbus, OH
Job Summary

We are looking for an Aerial foreman to join our growing team.

Job Responsibilities
(Including, but not limited to):
  • 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
Technical
  • Must have the ability to utilize email
  • Must have the ability to upload photos via an app
Desired Skills & Qualifications: 
  • OSHA 10
  • OSHA 30
  • First Aid
  • Spanish speaking is a huge plus
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Aerial Foreman

locationicon Mineral Wells, WV
Job Summary

We are looking for an Aerial foreman to join our growing team.

Job Responsibilities
(Including, but not limited to):
  • 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
Technical
  • Must have the ability to utilize email
  • Must have the ability to upload photos via an app
Desired Skills & Qualifications: 
  • OSHA 10
  • OSHA 30
  • First Aid
  • Spanish speaking is a huge plus
Apply Now

Aerial Foreman

Full-time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)

locationicon Zanesville, OH
Job Summary

We are looking for an Aerial foreman to join our growing team.

Job Responsibilities
(Including, but not limited to):
  • 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
Technical
  • Must have the ability to utilize email
  • Must have the ability to upload photos via an app
Desired Skills & Qualifications: 
  • OSHA 10
  • OSHA 30
  • First Aid
  • Spanish speaking is a huge plus
Apply Now

Bore Foreman

locationicon Columbus, OH
Job 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
(Including, but not limited to):
Required Skills and Qualifications
Job Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to): • Operate drilling equipment and various other construction equipment used on the jobsite to complete daily work assignments • Drill and/or locate predetermined path to exit point • Assist in support of drilling operations • 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: • Valid Driver’s License (unrestricted) • Pass a pre-employment drug test and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) • At least 1 year of recent experience in drilling/locating • General knowledge of construction practices and equipment • Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with the crew, leadership, and clients • Function effectively as an integral part of a team • Ability to perform all work outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions Desired Qualifications: • CDL preferred, or willing to obtain one • OSHA certified
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Bore Operator

Full-time, non-exempt (hourly)

locationicon Columbus, OH
Job 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
(Including, but not limited to):
  • 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
General
  • 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.
Technical
  • 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.
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
  • OSHA 10 certification
  • OSHA 30 certification
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Locator

Full-time, non-exempt

locationicon Columbus, OH
Job 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.
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Field Technician

Full-time, non-exempt

locationicon Columbus, OH
Job 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
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  • 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
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(614) 488-1776
2679 Mckinley Avenue Columbus OH 43204