Underground Laborer

Ervin Cable Construction; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Underground Laborer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will engage in various construction tasks, including loading, digging, and operating essential equipment. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, along with opportunities for education reimbursement and career growth. Join a company that values safety, respect, and community engagement while making a significant impact in the telecommunications industry.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Medical Plans

Dental and Vision Plans

401k Retirement Savings with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Education/Tuition Reimbursement

Short and Long Term Disability

Paid Family Leave

Legal Insurance

Company Discounts

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Previous experience with hand tools and utility trucks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction tasks including loading, digging, and operating equipment.
• Install underground telecommunications cabling and maintain work areas.

Skills

Operating construction equipment

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Hand tool operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Utility trucks

Heavy machinery

Job description

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

What you’ll do as an Underground Laborer:

• 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

As required by Illinois regulation, the pay range for this position if performed in Illinois is $20-22 per hour.

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 alone in remote locations and in confined spaces with arms above shoulder level, operate vehicle and heavy machinery, squeeze, fine hand motion, bend, stoop, stand, walk, climb stairs and lift greater than 55 pounds
• Occasionally: use ladder, keyboard and mouse

What you'll get…

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no additional cost
• Medical Plans
• Telehealth
• Surgery Plus
• Mental Health Care
• Prescription Plans
• PPO and HD options
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts and self-contributed HAS
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Provided Life Insurance and AD&D
• 401k Retirement Savings w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Discounts
• Legal Insurance
• Paid Family Leave
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

Who we are…

JCCI is a full-service, turnkey telecom contractor based out of Effingham, Illinois. Our team is made up of the industry’s best specialists, from hands-on technicians to administrative professionals, we are able to accommodate projects of all scales.

We are a company united in our vision of connecting America. Our culture is grounded in and shaped by our values. These values act as our behavioral compass and guide how we interact with each other, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. Across our teams, we strive to treat each other with respect, value different perspectives and experiences, keep our and others' safety top of mind, and uphold the highest ethical standards. Our company supplies the single most critical resource telecom service providers need: skilled people.

We provide opportunities for our people to learn and develop the skills and knowledge to be successful in their current role as well as to prepare them for future growth within the company. Join us!