Traveling Low Voltage Technician

E2 Optics • Cedar Rapids, IA

21d

About The Position

The Traveling Technician works as a member of the project team, primarily supporting jobsite productivity, safety, and quality. The role assists with structured cabling installation, including pathway construction, rough-in, cable routing, telecommunications room build-out, terminations, labeling, and bonding in accordance with existing standards. The position requires travel for up to two weeks at a time; some assignments may require frequent (50%+) overnight and extended out-of-town travel. Employees must follow safe work practices and company and client worksite safety policies and procedures.

The standard work environment includes indoor business offices and construction sites, with generally moderate noise. The role involves working with installation materials, tools, and equipment, and may require work in tight or confined spaces.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of work experience in structured cabling or related construction.
• Obtain OSHA 10 within the first 2 weeks in the role.
• Read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to distinguish color codes.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly lifting or moving up to 40 pounds, frequently lifting or moving up to 25 pounds, and carrying and climbing ladders up to 20 feet.
• Ability to operate equipment such as scissor lifts, telehandlers, boom lifts, and UTVs (buggies) if required.

Nice To Haves

• BICSI Installer 2 Fiber certification preferred; it must be earned after hiring to qualify for Tech III.

Responsibilities

• Assist the project team with installation activities as needed.
• Support structured cabling installation, including pathway construction, rough-in, routing, telecommunications room build-out, cable terminations, labeling, and bonding in accordance with existing standards.
• Help enhance jobsite productivity, safety, and quality.
• Maintain jobsite organization and basic housekeeping by organizing materials, tools, and equipment, collecting debris, and promptly addressing hazardous conditions.
• Read and interpret floorplans, drawings, specifications, and cutsheets.
• Follow safe work practices and company and client worksite safety policies and procedures.
• Travel as required, including assignments of up to two weeks and potentially frequent overnight and extended out-of-town travel.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• BICSI training facilities.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED