DAS & Low-Voltage Installer — Travel + Per Diem

TEKsystems; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Hotels covered

Per diem

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

TEKsystems in Knoxville, TN is seeking a contract-to-hire field technician to install and test coax and fiber cabling, DAS systems, and low-voltage infrastructure across multiple sites. The role includes traveling up to statewide with a company vehicle, per diem, and occasional overnight stays. You will read blueprints, lead small jobs, and document work for management. The position is onsite with standard 8:00 AM–5:00 PM hours.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of cable installation experience (Coax, Fiber, Low Voltage). DAS or single-mode fiber splicing experience is a major plus.
• Experience overseeing ISP/network cable construction, including rack/stack, terminations, and testing.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with coax and fiber test equipment.
• Ability to lead a helper, interpret blueprints, delegate tasks, and run small jobs.

Responsibilities

• Install and test coax, fiber, and low-voltage cabling
• Rack and stack equipment; dress and label cables
• Perform coax and fiber testing (OTDR, Fluke, and other industry-standard testing equipment)
• Read blueprints and schematics
• Delegate tasks and lead small jobs
• Document work through photos and reporting to management
• Work with various OEM and telecommunications equipment manufacturers
• Install and work with ½" coax and fiber-based DAS systems

Skills

Coax installation

Fiber installation

Low voltage cabling

DAS experience

Blueprint reading

Leadership / delegation

Tools

OTDR testing

Fluke testing

Rack & stack

Job description

TEKsystems in Knoxville, TN is seeking a contract-to-hire field technician to install and test coax and fiber cabling, DAS systems, and low-voltage infrastructure across multiple sites. The role includes traveling up to statewide with a company vehicle, per diem, and occasional overnight stays. You will read blueprints, lead small jobs, and document work for management. The position is onsite with standard 8:00 AM–5:00 PM hours.