Traveling Laborer Telecom Underground

Jansen Cable Construction, LLC; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Insurance: medical, dental, vision, P&

Job summary

Jansen Cable Construction, LLC is hiring a Laborer for our Telecom Underground team. You will participate in loading, delivery, digging, and operating equipment while installing underground telecom cabling.

You’ll help keep sites safe, document daily production, and support restoration efforts in all weather conditions. We offer weekly pay, PTO and holidays, comprehensive insurance, a 401(k) with company match, education reimbursement, and other benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; relevant work experience accepted.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Construction tasks

Equipment operation

Team communication

Report writing

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Hand tools

Utility trucks

Job description

Discover a more connected career

At Jansen 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.

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 Traveling Laborer Telecom Underground is $21.00 - $23.00.

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.