Jurgis's jobs in the book include:
* Working in a meatpacking plant: This is his primary job throughout the novel. He works in various departments, including the killing floor, the curing room, and the sausage-making department.
* Construction worker: He briefly works as a construction worker, trying to escape the harsh conditions of the meatpacking plant.
* Factory worker: He later works in a factory, but it is not specified what type of factory.
* Various odd jobs: Throughout the book, Jurgis takes on various odd jobs, such as working as a porter and a bartender, as he struggles to make ends meet.
Jurgis's jobs in the novel are depicted as exploitative and dangerous, showcasing the harsh realities of working-class life in early 20th century Chicago.