Laborer

Amerine Utilities Construction, Inc; Kansas; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Amerine Utilities Construction, Inc. is seeking hardworking Telecom Construction Laborers to support fiber optic and telecommunications projects across Kansas. The role assists crews with underground construction, site prep, equipment handling, and general labor on FTTH and broadband infrastructure projects.

Travel to job locations as required; operate hand and power tools; maintain safety per OSHA standards; work with supervisors and crew members to keep sites clean and efficient.

Responsibilities

• Assist construction crews with installation of fiber optic and telecommunications infrastructure
• Perform manual labor including digging, trenching, backfilling, and site cleanup
• Load, unload, and transport tools, materials, and equipment
• Support directional boring, cable pulling, conduit placement, and handhole installation
• Operate hand tools, power tools, compactors, and other construction equipment safely
• Assist with traffic control setup and maintenance
• Maintain clean and organized jobsites and vehicles
• Follow all OSHA, company, and customer safety standards
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, operators, foremen, and other crew members
• Travel to job locations as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

Amerine Utilities Construction, “Amerine” is seeking hardworking and dependable Telecom Construction Laborers to support fiber optic and telecommunications construction projects throughout Kansas and surrounding areas. This position assists crews with underground telecom construction, jobsite preparation, equipment handling, and general labor duties associated with fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), utility, and broadband infrastructure projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist construction crews with installation of fiber optic and telecommunications infrastructure


• Perform manual labor including digging, trenching, backfilling, and site cleanup


• Load, unload, and transport tools, materials, and equipment


• Support directional boring, cable pulling, conduit placement, and handhole installation


• Operate hand tools, power tools, compactors, and other construction equipment safely


• Assist with traffic control setup and maintenance


• Maintain clean and organized jobsites and vehicles


• Follow all OSHA, company, and customer safety standards


• Work collaboratively with supervisors, operators, foremen, and other crew members


• Travel to job locations as required


• Perform other duties as assigned

Company Description

Amerine Utilities Construction, Inc. was started in 1977 in Great Bend, Kansas, by Glen and Patricia Amerine. After 40 years, Amerine Utilities still remains a family‑owned business that has evolved step by step and job by job. The Company has remained focused on the underground construction of communication cable and also specializes in related activities such as horizontal directional drilling (HDD), trenching, rock saw projects, and manhole systems.

Amerine Construction is trusted by telecom providers, municipalities, utilities, and infrastructure partners for our unmatched customer service, publicly visible underground work, a trust built on direct access to leadership, clear communication, and reliable follow-through after the job is done.