Laborer Telecom Underground

Ervin Cable Construction LLC; Taylorville (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO & holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Stock purchase plan

Education reimbursement

Legal insurance

Gym discounts

Job summary

Ervin Cable Construction, LLC is seeking a Laborer for our Telecom Underground team to participate in all phases of underground construction, including loading, delivery, digging, and equipment operation. This position requires 25% travel and offers weekly pay, PTO/holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Expect responsibilities such as cabling installation, equipment operation, daily production reporting, and site restoration in diverse weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older and authorized to work in the US.
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
• 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.
• Work in all weather conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clear communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Relevant work experience

Tools

Hand tools

Utility trucks

Heavy machinery

Job description

Discover a more connected career

At Ervin Cable 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.

This position requires 25% travel.

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

The wage range for Laborer Telecom Underground is $17.00 - $20.00.

Why work 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.