Underground Laborer

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) with company match

Stock purchase plan

Education reimbursement

Legal insurance

Discounts on gym memberships

Pet insurance

Job summary

TelCom Construction, LLC in Ottawa, KS is seeking a Laborer to join the Telecom Underground team. You will participate in loading, delivery, digging, and operating equipment on underground telecom projects.

Requirements include 18+ years old, US work authorization, and a HS diploma or GED or equivalent experience. Preferred: experience with hand tools and utility trucks. Benefits include weekly pay, PTO, holidays, 401(k) match, stock purchase, education reimbursement, and more.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalence or relevant work experience.
• 18+ years old and authorized to work in the United States for this company.
• Experience operating hand tools and utility trucks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction tasks including loading, delivery, digging, and operating equipment.
• Install underground telecommunications cabling.
• Operate construction equipment and maintain work areas.
• Clearly communicate with team members.
• Complete daily production reports.
• Help with site restoration efforts.
• Perform work in all weather conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hand tools operation

Utility trucks operation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Utility trucks

Job description

Requisition ID14797-Posted09/17/2026-Operations Production-Operations-TMOTT-Ottawa, KS-Field-Individual Contributor-0% - 24%

At TelCom Construction, LLC, as a Laborer on our Telecom Underground team, you’ll participate in all phases of underground construction, including loading, delivery, digging, and equipment operation.

Connecting you to great benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

What you’ll do

• Perform construction tasks including loading, delivery, digging, and operating equipment
• Install underground telecommunications cabling
• Operate construction equipment, and maintain work areas
• Clearly communicate with all team members
• Complete daily production reports
• Help with site restoration efforts
• Perform work in all weather conditions
• Other duties as assigned

What you’ll need

• To be 18 years of age or older
• Authorization to work in the United States for this company
• High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or relevant work experience
• Previous experience safely operating various hand tools and utility trucks, is preferred

Physical abilities & exposures

• Routinely: work at heights, occasional entry into attics and crawl spaces and alone in remote locations, operate vehicle and heavy machinery; squeeze, fine hand motion, bend, stoop, stand, walk, climb stairs, and lift up to 55 pounds without assistance.
• Occasionally: use ladder, keyboard and mouse

Why grow your career with us
Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

Building stronger solutions together
Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.