Laborer

Klaasmeyer Construction Company; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Telemedicine program

Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan with match

Job summary

Klaasmeyer Construction Company in Nashville is seeking a Laborer to support Field Operations. You will hand-dig near underground utilities, install conduit channels, and assist with site restoration.

This role requires physical stamina, dependable attendance, and attention to safety rules around equipment and utilities. Prior construction experience is preferred; valid driver's license is required; OSHA 10 and Flagger certification are a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform sustained hard physical labor in all weather conditions.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Safety rules around equipment and utilities must be followed.
• Construction or general labor experience preferred; willing to train.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Hand digging around underground utilities in congested areas.
• Potholing to verify utility locations before equipment operation.
• Lay and install conduit and innerduct, including fittings and alignment.
• Backfill, compact, and restore ground surface to pre-construction condition.
• Support crew, set up traffic control, and assist throughout the day.

Skills

Physical stamina

Reliability

Safety awareness

Driver's license

Team player

Education

OSHA 10 Certification

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.

Requirements

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