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Travel Cable Technician
Job in
Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, 68197, USA
Listed on 2026-08-07
Listing for:
TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-07
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Installation Technician, Telecoms Engineering, Field/Service Technician, Electrician/ Electrician Installation
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Nationwide Travel (100% Travel Required)
Schedule: Overnight Shifts
Employment Type: Contract
Travel: Company Vehicle & Gas Card Provided
Position Overview
We are seeking experienced Low Voltage Technicians to support large-scale retail and commercial technology deployments across multiple customer sites nationwide. This role focuses on installing, terminating, testing, and troubleshooting structured cabling systems, wireless infrastructure, IP cameras, network equipment, and low-voltage power systems.
Candidates should have hands-on experience working with copper and fiber cabling, be comfortable working overnight schedules, operating lifts, and collaborating with networking and electrical teams in fast-paced project environments. This position requires 100% travel for the duration of the project.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, route, secure, dress, and terminate Cat5e, Cat6, and fiber optic cabling.
- Perform RJ45 terminations and cable testing to ensure proper connectivity and performance.
- Install and configure Wireless Access Points (WAPs) in retail and commercial environments.
- Replace legacy analog camera systems with modern IP camera solutions.
- Install, mount, and support surveillance cameras, racks, cabinets, and related infrastructure.
- Pull, label, organize, and manage copper and fiber cabling according to project standards.
- Install and support network switches and associated networking hardware.
- Terminate and test fiber and copper network connections.
- Install low-voltage power wiring, including 12/2 power cable for network-connected devices.
- Assist with electrical installation work, including running power from existing circuits.
- Install EMT conduit, junction boxes, pull boxes, and power supply infrastructure.
- Coordinate with electricians and project personnel to complete integrated power and data installations.
- Support Public Video Monitor (PVM) installations, including network and power connectivity.
- Maintain accurate labeling, documentation, and installation records.
- Operate scissor lifts and elevated work platforms safely during overhead installations.
- Follow OSHA, customer, and site-specific safety requirements at all times.
- Experience with low-voltage and structured cabling installations.
- Hands-on experience with Cat5e/Cat6 terminations and cable testing.
- Experience pulling, dressing, labeling, and troubleshooting network cabling.
- Ability to work overnight shifts and travel extensively.
- Comfortable working on ladders, lifts, and elevated work platforms.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.
- Fiber optic installation and termination experience.
- Wireless Access Point (WAP) deployment experience.
- IP camera installation and migration experience.
- Network switch installation and support experience.
- EMT conduit installation experience.
- Experience reading floor plans, site drawings, and cable schedules.
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals and IP-based devices.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
- Lift certification.
- Low Voltage Installation
- Structured Cabling
- Cat5e/Cat6 Installation
- Fiber Optic Cabling
- Wireless Access Points (WAP)
- RJ45 Terminations
- Cable Testing & Troubleshooting
- IP Cameras / CCTV
- Access Control
- Network Infrastructure
- Punchdown & Cable Management
- Wireless Access Point refreshes and network modernization projects
- Retail technology rollouts
- Fiber and copper infrastructure deployments
- IP camera and surveillance upgrades
- Network rack, cabinet, and switch installations
- Public Video Monitor (PVM) deployments
- Integrated power and data infrastructure projects
- Large-scale commercial low-voltage construction initiatives
- Travel nationwide while supporting high-profile technology deployments.
- Company vehicle and gas card provided.
- Gain experience across a variety of retail and commercial environments.
- Opportunity to work with the latest networking, wireless, and surveillance technologies.
- Join a team delivering large-scale infrastructure upgrades for nationally recognized customers.
This is a Contract position based out of Omaha, NE.
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 Omaha,NE.
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