Laborer

Klaasmeyer Construction Company, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and eye

Telemedicine access

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Employee assistance program

Gym membership

Job summary

Klaasmeyer Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a Laborer to join our Field Operations team in the Mid-South. You will assist excavation and trenching, hand-dig near utilities, install conduit channels, and restore sites after work.

This role requires physical stamina, reliability, and strict safety compliance. Local travel may be necessary for projects. We offer a safety-sensitive, full-time position with benefits and opportunities to train and grow within a growing telecom construction

Qualifications

• Ability to perform sustained hard physical labor in all weather conditions, including shoveling and lifting.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work the full shift.
• Safety-conscious, follows equipment and utility safety rules.
• Prior construction or general labor experience preferred; willing to train the right person.
• Valid driver’s license required; willingness to obtain OSHA 10 and Flagger certification if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Hand digging around underground utilities in congested areas.
• Potholing to expose and verify utility locations before equipment proximity.
• Laying and installing conduit and innerduct; fittings, couplings, grade, and alignment.
• Backfilling, compacting, and restoring ground surface to pre-construction condition.
• Spotting equipment, setting up traffic control, and supporting crew throughout the day.

Skills

Physical labor

Reliability

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Willing to train

Valid driver's license

Travel willingness

Tools

OSHA 10

Flagger certification

Job description

Description

Serving the Mid-South with excellence for over 50 years, Klaasmeyer Construction Company is looking for our next Laborer to join the Field Operations team. In this position, you will be assisting our excavation and trenching operations teams by carefully hand-digging near underground utilities, installing conduit channels, and performing complete site restoration following work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Hand digging around existing underground utilities in congested areas where the excavator can't go
• Potholing to expose and verify utility locations before the Equipment Operator gets close
• Laying and installing conduit and innerduct — fittings, couplings, grade, and alignment
• Backfilling, compacting, and restoring the ground surface to pre-construction condition
• Spotting equipment, setting up traffic control, and supporting the crew throughout the day

What We Need From You

• Ability to perform sustained hard physical labor in all weather conditions — shoveling, lifting, and moving materials all day
• Reliable — shows up on time and works the full day
• Safety aware — follows rules around equipment and underground utilities without being told twice
• Prior construction or general labor experience preferred; willing to train the right person
• Valid driver's license required
• OSHA 10 and Flagger certification preferred or willing to obtain
• Strong attention to detail and steady hands — this work requires sustained precision at a small scale
• Travel locally and regionally for projects; out of state work may be required

The Physical Reality

As one of our most physically demanding field roles, this position entails continuous shoveling, handling heavy conduit, compacting fill material, and standing for full shifts across all weather conditions. For candidates with strong physical capacity and a solid work ethic, this represents a great opportunity to get your foot in the door with a growing telecom construction company.

• Continuous manual excavation and shoveling throughout the entire shift
• Frequent lifting, carrying, and maneuvering of conduit piping, gear, and supplies weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Repetitive bending, kneeling, and active labor in open excavations
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions

This is a safety-sensitive position subject to pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing per company policy.

Benefits

Klaasmeyer Construction Company, Inc. is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. Coverage for applicable benefits begins on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans available at extremely low cost to employees.
• 24/7 Telemedicine program available to all employees and their immediate family members at NO COST
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company-paid Spousal and Children’s Life Insurance benefit
• Company-paid Short-Term AND Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and profit sharing
• 11 paid company holidays plus 1 floating birthday holiday per year
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued based on years of service
• No Cost Employee Assistance Program
• Complimentary gym membership