Underground Laborer

TelCom Construction; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Vac

Insurance (including medical, dental,

401(k) w/ Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Legal Insurance

Discounts on gym memberships, pet

Job summary

TelCom Construction, LLC. is hiring a Laborer for our Telecom Underground team in Ottawa, Kansas. You will perform construction tasks including loading, delivery, digging, and operating equipment, while helping install underground telecommunications cabling and maintain work areas.

We value safety, reliability, and clear communication with team members. Company benefits include competitive pay, PTO, holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package with insurance options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or relevant work experience.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Experience operating hand tools and utility trucks 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 all team members.
• Complete daily production reports.
• Help with site restoration efforts.
• Perform work in all weather conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Hand tools operation

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Utility trucks

Excavation equipment

Job description

Discover a more connected career

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
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 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.