Travel Cable Technician- Wireless at TEKsystems Fort Smith, AR
Listed on 2026-06-18
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Installation Technician, General Labor, Field/Service Technician, Telecoms Engineering
Job Summary
Wachter Inc. is hiring Cable Technicians to support the installation of Wireless Access Points (WAPs) inside Walmart stores across the country. This project requires two technician teams, working overnight shifts (10 hours per night) for 2‑3 days per store. The role is 100% traveling; technicians are provided a van or rental vehicle and are paid for drive time.
Key Responsibilities- Pull, terminate, and troubleshoot CAT5/CAT6 cables.
- Install and terminate fiber optic cables, including connector placement.
- Run cables from network switches to AP locations.
- Mount and secure Wireless Access Points (APs) and external omni antennas.
- Install and paint conduit as needed.
- Perform connectivity testing and troubleshooting.
- Work on lifts (40+ feet) to install equipment at height.
- Maintain documentation and follow installation standards.
- Experience in structured cabling (CAT5/CAT6 pulls, terminations, troubleshooting).
- Fiber optic experience (pulling, terminating, connector installation).
- Ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
- Comfortable working on lifts and at heights.
- Basic hand tools for cable installation.
- Strong problem‑solving and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to travel nationwide and work overnight shifts.
Pay range: $19.00 – $22.00 per hour.
Benefits (may vary):
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions)
- Life Insurance (voluntary life & 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)
This is a fully onsite position in Fort Smith, AR.
Equal Opportunity StatementThe company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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