Cable Technician
Listed on 2026-06-04
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Installation Technician, Telecoms Engineering, Field/Service Technician, Electrician/ Electrician Installation
This position is listed as on site in Alabama but it will be a travelling position!
Position OverviewWe are seeking a Traveling Low Voltage / Structured Cabling Technician to support the installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting of structured cabling systems at client sites across multiple locations. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in voice/data cabling, low voltage systems, and telecom infrastructure who is comfortable traveling extensively and working in commercial, industrial, or new construction environments.
The ideal candidate will have experience with Cat5/Cat6, fiber optic cabling, cable routing, terminations, rack and stack, device installation, and reading blueprints
. Candidates should be dependable, safety-conscious, and able to work efficiently in the field with minimal supervision.
- Install, route, terminate, and test low voltage cabling systems
, including Cat5, Cat6, coax, and fiber optic cabling - Perform installation of structured cabling systems for voice, data, telecommunications, and network infrastructure
- Pull cable through conduits, ceilings, walls, and raised flooring in commercial and industrial environments
- Terminate cables on patch panels, jacks, blocks, and network devices
- Conduct testing and troubleshooting using cable testers, toners, and other low voltage testing equipment
- Install and support equipment such as racks, cabinets, patch panels, access points, cameras, and other low voltage devices
- Read and interpret blueprints, floor plans, schematics, and scope of work documents
- Label, dress, and organize cable runs according to project and customer standards
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area at all times
- Travel to job sites as needed and work flexible hours based on project demands
- Communicate effectively with project managers, site supervisors, and team members regarding progress and field conditions
- Experience in structured cabling, low voltage installation, telecom wiring, or network cabling
- Experience pulling, terminating, and testing copper and/or fiber cabling
- Familiarity with voice/data systems, telecommunications wiring, and network infrastructure installations
- Ability to read blueprints, cable schedules, and work orders
- Experience working in commercial construction, renovation, or live-site environments
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly for project work
- Strong understanding of job site safety practices
- Experience with fiber optic termination, splicing, or testing
- Knowledge of BICSI standards
, TIA/EIA cabling standards, or telecom best practices - Experience with installation of access control, CCTV, DAS, WiFi, or AV systems
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
- Lift certification or experience operating scissor lifts / boom lifts
- Prior experience in a traveling technician or multi-site deployment role
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and work overhead for extended periods
- Ability to work in construction environments, ceilings, MDF/IDF rooms, and other field conditions
- Ability to travel and stay overnight as required by project needs
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