Cable Technician - Travel

Cable Technician / Conveyor Field Installation Technician

Pay

Description:

$30-35/hr + $60/day per diem + travel time $25/hr + paid flights, rental cars, and hotels

MUST HAVE A REAL  A PASSPORT

This role focuses on installing, commissioning, and maintaining conveyor systems and related cabling in industrial and e‑commerce distribution environments. You will travel extensively to customer sites across the United States to perform mechanical and electrical installations, troubleshoot issues, and ensure all work meets quality, safety, and schedule requirements. The position is hands‑on, physically active, and ideal for someone who enjoys working with tools, solving problems on‑site, and spending significant time on the road.

• Install, commission, and maintain conveyor systems and associated cabling at customer facilities.
• Perform industrial cable management, including proper routing, securing, and service loops for cables.
• Read and interpret proposals, blueprints, specifications, schematics, and procedure manuals to complete installations accurately.
• Use multi‑hand and power tools associated with conveyor installation in a safe and effective manner.
• Conduct conveyor maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to ensure reliable system performance.
• Support conveyor installations from start to finish, including mechanical assembly, electrical cabling, and system checks.
• Assist with conveyor service and commissioning activities, ensuring systems operate according to design and client expectations.
• Follow all safety procedures, including OSHA standards, and adhere to EH&S requirements at customer facilities.
• Climb ladders and operate forklifts and scissor lifts as needed to complete installation and maintenance tasks.
• Document work performed, including writing routine reports and correspondence related to installation and service activities.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external customers to coordinate work, resolve issues, and provide status updates.
• Use basic computer applications to complete timecards, expense reports, and travel bookings accurately and on time.
• Travel 90–100% of the time to various job sites, often staying on the road for 30–90 days at a time based on installation and service schedules.
• Handle materials in accordance with Safety Data Sheets (SDS), ensuring safe use and disposal as required.
• Ensure all on‑site installations are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of the client.

• Knowledge of proper cable management and service loops in industrial environments.
• Experience with industrial cable management for conveyor systems or similar equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude and hands‑on experience with conveyor installation, maintenance, or industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, schematics, proposals, and procedure manuals.
• Basic computer skills, including navigation of timecard systems, expense reporting tools, and travel booking platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to use mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, or laptops for work‑related tasks.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical and basic electrical issues in conveyor systems.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in clear, professional language.
• Effective verbal communication skills for interacting with internal teams and external customers.
• Fluency in reading and writing English.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Real  valid passport suitable for travel requirements.
• Willingness and ability to travel 90–100% of the time and remain on the road for 30–90 days at a time.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms for extended periods while performing installation work.
• Ability to lift and carry items of at least 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights as needed for installations.
• Ability to operate a forklift and scissor lift safely, following proper safety practices.
• Comfort working around moving mechanical parts in an active industrial environment.
• Commitment to following OSHA standards and site‑specific EH&S requirements.