Travel Cable Technician
About The Position
TEKsystems is seeking experienced access control installation teams for a large-scale deployment of network-connected door access systems. Teams will work at designated customer locations to install and commission access control infrastructure, including power infrastructure, low-voltage cabling, network connectivity, enclosures, conduit pathways, and field devices. The work takes place during scheduled daytime installation windows and requires compliance with site safety requirements, quality standards, and project timelines. Each team consists of a licensed or experienced Electrician and a Low Voltage/Data Technician. Electricians handle electrical power-related installation, while Data Technicians support low-voltage and network-connected system components. Team members coordinate during installation, testing, commissioning, and system verification. This is a contract position based in Atlanta, Georgia, with 100% nationwide travel during the project. The project is listed as running from October through January. Technicians work Sunday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. A company vehicle, gas card, lodging, and per diem are provided. The position is fully onsite at customer locations.
Requirements
- Commercial electrical installation experience for Electrician work.
- Experience installing and routing EMT conduit for Electrician work.
- Knowledge of electrical code requirements and safety procedures.
- Ability to work from prints, drawings, floor plans, wiring diagrams, and installation or project documentation.
- Experience with structured cabling installations for Data Technician work.
- Proficiency terminating and testing CAT5e/CAT6 cabling.
- Understanding of low-voltage installation best practices.
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
- Availability Sunday through Thursday throughout the project duration.
- Reliable transportation.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on ladders and lifts as required.
- Basic hand tools appropriate for the worker's trade.
- Ability to pass site-specific screening or safety requirements.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Troubleshooting, installation, and customer service skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with access control or security systems.
- Familiarity with network-based access control systems.
Responsibilities
- Install and terminate high-voltage power circuits to designated power supply locations.
- Mount and wire Altronix power supplies and backup power components.
- Install EMT conduit systems, including bends, connectors, couplings, supports, and straps.
- Install junction boxes and pull boxes as required by site conditions.
- Ensure electrical work complies with NEC, local electrical codes, and customer standards.
- Verify proper grounding and power distribution for access control equipment.
- Coordinate with the Data Technician during equipment installation and testing.
- Troubleshoot and correct electrical infrastructure issues.
- Install and terminate CAT5e network cable.
- Terminate RJ45 connectors and certify or test cabling.
- Mount and connect Axis A1210-B Network Door Controllers.
- Install and terminate Illuminated NFC Tap Point Assemblies.
- Label, dress, and organize structured cabling.
- Test network connectivity and device communications.
- Assist with controller commissioning and system verification.
- Maintain installation quality standards and documentation.
- Follow site safety requirements and project timelines while working at customer locations.
Benefits
- Company vehicle
- Gas card
- Lodging
- Per diem
- Medical coverage, if eligible
- Dental coverage, if eligible
- Vision coverage, if eligible
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage, if eligible
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contribution options, if eligible
- Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents, if eligible
- Short- and long-term disability coverage, if eligible
- Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible
- Transportation benefits, if eligible
- Employee Assistance Program, if eligible
- Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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