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TEKsystems
Travel Cable Technician
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What they do
A Cable Technician or Installer sets up cable equipment and lines for customers and makes repairs as needed.
$66,017 / year median in Texas
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Travel Cable Technician TEKsystems $19.00 - $22.00 / hr life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan, company vehicle United States, Texas, Fort Worth Aug 12, 2026
Travel Low Voltage Technician
Location:
- Nationwide Travel Required
Pay:
- $19-$22/hour + Per Diem
Duration:
- 3-Month Contract (Potential for Extension)
Schedule:
- Primarily Overnight Shifts
Travel:
- 100% Travel Required
- Company Vehicle & Gas Card Provided
- Job Summary We are hiring experienced
- Travel Low Voltage Technicians
- to support large-scale retail and commercial technology deployments across the United States.
- Install, route, terminate, and test Cat5e, Cat6, and fiber optic cabling
- Install and configure Wireless Access Points (WAPs)
- Install, replace, and troubleshoot IP camera systems
- Pull, dress, label, and organize network cabling
- Perform RJ45 terminations and cable testing
- Install network racks, cabinets, switches, and related hardware
- Support structured cabling and network infrastructure upgrades
- Install low-voltage power wiring and associated hardware
- Assist with conduit, junction box, and pathway installations
- Read and follow installation drawings and floor plans
- Operate scissor lifts and elevated work platforms safely
- Maintain quality workmanship and adhere to all safety standards Required Qualifications
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Experience with low-voltage installations
- Experience installing and terminating Cat5e/Cat6 cabling
- Experience with Wireless Access Points (WAPs)
- Experience with fiber optic cabling and connectivity
- Experience with CCTV/IP camera installations
- Comfortable traveling nationwide 100% of the time
- Ability to work overnight schedules
- Ability to operate a scissor lift Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with retail deployment projects
- Access control installation experience
- Fiber termination and testing experience
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
- Lift certification
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals and IP-based devices
- Ability to read blueprints, floor plans, and cable schedules What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay
- Per diem provided while traveling
- Company vehicle provided
- Gas card provided
- Opportunity to work on large-scale technology rollout projects nationwide
- Exposure to wireless networking, structured cabling, fiber optics, surveillance systems, and network infrastructure upgrades Benefits Eligible employees may receive:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave (where applicable)
- Supplemental Accident and Critical Illness Coverage Hiring Process
- Recruiter Interview
- Project Manager Interview Additional Requirements
- Ability to pass a 7-year federal check
- Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review
- 9-panel drug screen (THC excluded) Apply Today If you're a low voltage technician, cable installer, data technician, structured cabling technician, or fiber technician looking for a travel opportunity with consistent work and nationwide projects, we'd love to hear from you.
- Job Type & Location
- This is a Contract position based out of Fort Worth, TX.
- Pay and Benefits
- The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the 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)
- Workplace Type
- This is a fully onsite position in Fort Worth,TX.
- Application Deadline
- This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 2026.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
- It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
- Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
- We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates.