Traveling Racking Installation Technician
We are seeking experienced Racking Installation Technicians to support retail and commercial installation projects. This role requires hands-on experience with racking systems, safe use of power tools, the ability to travel to multiple job sites, and a strong commitment to quality, safety, and teamwork.
About the role
The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced project environment. Successful technicians can follow instructions, communicate professionally, work well as part of a team, and complete installations with accuracy and care.
Pay
USD $16.00/Hr
Schedule
Assignments can range from 0-40 hours per week based on volume, how far you are willing to travel, and willingness to accept various other projects offered.
Benefits
- Paid Mileage & Travel Pay where applicable
- Per Diem & Hotel for Travelers
- Limited benefit plans for everyday illnesses and accidents
- Weekly Pay Schedule
- Early Wage Access
- W2 Employment
- Free Training Resources
Responsibilities
- Install, assemble, adjust, and secure racking systems, including uprights, columns, beams, cantilever components, and related structural materials.
- Use hammer drills, impact drills, and other standard power tools safely and effectively during installation, assembly, and repair work.
- Follow project instructions, installation procedures, torque specifications, and safety requirements to ensure racking systems are properly installed and secured.
- Identify key racking components and explain proper installation methods when needed to support team coordination and project quality.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area while supporting efficient completion of assigned project tasks.
Requirements
- Previous experience installing or working with racking systems, including uprights, columns, beams, cantilever components, and related materials.
- Proficiency with hammer drills, impact drills, and standard power tools used for installation and repair work.
- Prior experience working in big-box retail environments such as Lowe’s, The Home Depot, Floor & Décor, Menards, or similar large-format retail locations preferred.
- Working knowledge of torque specifications and fastening requirements for racking systems, cantilever bases, columns, uprights, beams, and related components preferred.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move materials weighing 50 pounds or more while following proper safety practices.
- Reliable personal transportation to commute to assigned job sites and meet scheduled project start times.
- Ability to travel to multiple job sites or store locations throughout the week based on project needs, including frequent out-of-state travel and assignments across multiple state locations.
- Comfortable with shared lodging arrangements when traveling, including sharing a room with another technician when required.
Skills
- Follow project instructions, installation procedures, torque specifications, and safety requirements to ensure racking systems are properly installed and secured.
- Identify key racking components and explain proper installation methods when needed to support team coordination and project quality.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area while supporting efficient completion of assigned project tasks.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Regularly sit, stand, walk, bend over, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, grasp, talk and/or hear, and drive.
- Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Regular travel within assigned territory, have access to reliable daily transportation.
- Continuous hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation.