Travel Cable Technician
TEKsystems · Kansas City, MO · Yesterday
On-siteInformation Technology$19–$22/hrFull-time
About the Role
We are accepting applications for Travel Technicians to work at various locations across the United States. This job is 100% travel and involves installing low voltage wiring and equipment such as IP cameras, Wireless Access Points, Routers, Switches, etc. Qualified candidates should expect to be on the road anywhere from 2–10 months at a time. Travel Technicians will work with a partner 6 days a week for the duration of each 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 within 1 week of accepting the offer (candidates are responsible for their initial travel costs).
- 100% travel across the USA for durations of 2–10 months at a time.
- Ability to operate a scissor lift and work at heights.
- Must provide your own hand tools, including 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 and work in cramped spaces.
- Able to lift and carry 50 pounds or more multiple times per shift.
- Ability to work night shifts (7 pm – 7 am, 5 days a week).
- Must fill out work orders and care for tools provided by the office.
- Must abide by PPE requirements (company provides hard hat, vest, and safety glasses; steel-toed boots are the technician’s responsibility).
Benefits
- Per-diem paid at $125 a day for food and lodging (first week excluded).
- Company vehicle and gas card provided (shared with a partner).
- Typical work week of 70 hours, including roughly 30 hours of overtime pay.
- Eligibility for benefits may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available).
- Life Insurance (voluntary life and 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 per hour.
Schedule
- Night shifts: 7 pm – 7 am, 5 days a week.
- Typical work week of 70 hours, including travel time.
Skills
- Low voltage installation.
- Cabling (Cat5, Cat6, cable pulling, punchdown).
- Installation of IP cameras, Wireless Access Points (WAP), routers, switches, and access control systems.
- Telecommunications and troubleshooting.