Travel Cable Technician

We are accepting applications for Travel Technicians to work at various locations across the United States. This role is 100% travel and involves installing low voltage wiring and equipment such as IP cameras, Wireless Access Points, Routers, Switches, and more. Qualified candidates should expect to be on the road anywhere from 2–10 months at a time. We seek self-starters who can work well with a partner 6 days a week. The Travel Technician will be teamed up with a partner for the duration of the project.

Responsibilities

• Pull and terminate low voltage cable.
• Install network equipment within commercial settings.
• Follow instructions and code when pulling cable.
• Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit work.
• Ensure all cables are neatly tied and bundled according to safety regulations.
• Install cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and inner duct.
• Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed cable systems and component devices are operational.
• Troubleshoot issues with the cable network.
• Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by the client, their customers, or OSHA.
• Perform any other duties assigned by your supervisor.

Requirements

• Willingness and financial ability to travel to Lowell, AR for new hire orientation (typically within 1 week of accepting the offer).
• Candidates are responsible for their initial travel costs to Lowell, AR, including food and lodging for the first week.
• 100% travel across the USA.
• Ability to operate a scissor lift and work at heights.
• Must provide your own hand tools: screwdrivers (standard and Phillips), snips, punch down (impact), toner and probe, pliers, adjustable wrenches, joint pliers, and lineman pliers.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (no DUI or DWI in the last three years).
• Experience as a Data Cable Technician.
• Available for extensive nationwide travel.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Able to lift and carry 50 pounds or more multiple times per shift.
• Ability to work in cramped spaces.
• Must work 7 pm – 7 am, 5 days a week.
• Able to fill out work orders and care for company-provided tools.
• Must abide by PPE requirements (company provides hard hat, vest, and safety glasses; steel-toed boots are the technician’s responsibility).

Skills

• Low voltage installation
• Cable installation (Cat5, Cat6, cabling)
• Wireless Access Points (WAP)
• CCTV installation
• Punchdown and telecommunication
• Troubleshooting

Benefits

• Per diem of $125/day for food and lodging.
• Company vehicle and gas card provided (traveling with a partner).
• Typical work week includes 70 hours with roughly 30 hours of overtime pay.
• Eligible benefits may include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan (pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available)
  • Life Insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $19.00 – $22.00/hour.

Schedule

• 7 pm – 7 am, 5 days a week.
• Typical work week includes 70 hours (roughly 30 hours of overtime pay).

This is a contract, fully onsite position based in Memphis, TN, with 100% travel required.