Traveling Low Voltage Technician

About the job Traveling Low Voltage Technician

We are looking for an experienced traveling Low Voltage Technician to join a new industrial field team. This is a road warrior role with a rotating schedule, typically working Friday through Monday on site with mid-week days off. You will work on structured cabling, network infrastructure, and security system projects in demanding industrial environments. Candidates with conduit experience are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, test, label, and document structured cabling systems including Cat5e and Cat6 in industrial facilities
• Perform fiber optic cable pulls, terminations, and splicing for both multimode and single-mode applications
• Run conduit including EMT, rigid, aluminum, and stainless steel — 3/4" and larger
• Install and configure network switches, wireless access points, IP cameras, and access control hardware
• Complete MDF and IDF buildouts including rack installation, cable management, and full closeout documentation
• Read and interpret blueprints, site maps, and low voltage project drawings
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with cabling infrastructure in live industrial environments
• Perform post-installation testing and verification to ensure systems meet code and client requirements
• Work in teams of 2–6 technicians, and independently once trained on specific project types
• Provide regular updates to Project Management and maintain a safe, clean work environment

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands‑on experience as a low voltage technician in industrial or heavy commercial environments
• Solid background in structured cabling installation including Cat5e, Cat6, termination, and testing
• Experience with fiber optic systems — multimode and single mode pulls, terminations, and testing
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively as a road warrior — this is a traveling role
• Flexible with non‑traditional scheduling including nights, weekends, and rotating shifts
• Comfortable working in tough industrial settings including cold storage, food plants, and hot warehouses
• Able to work at heights of 40+ feet and operate boom lifts and scissor lifts
• Must have basic hand tools, telecommunication tools, and full PPE
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record — no DUI/DWI in the last three years
• Able to pass a background check and drug screen

Preferred Qualifications

• Conduit experience — EMT, rigid, aluminum, and stainless — is a major advantage for this role
• Familiarity with IP camera systems, CCTV, and access control platforms
• BICSI INST1, INST2, RCDD, or other low voltage industry certifications
• Experience with structured cabling in data centers, manufacturing facilities, or food production environments
• Ability to perform basic fiber optic testing and documentation using industry‑standard tools

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay rate: $25–$35 per hour based on experience
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week with overtime available
• Hotel accommodations and meals covered during deployment
• Drive time and mileage to job sites reimbursed
• Incentive pay available for select industrial work environments
• Company vehicle potential for the right long‑term candidate
• Projects strategically assigned to keep traveling technicians close to their Midwest home base