Network Infrastructure Technician - Traveler

Cummings Electrical, LP; Texas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Bonuses

OT available

Boot and tool purchase assistance

Job advancement

In-house training

Flexible health benefit options

401(k) company contribution

Regular team building/employee get-tog

Job summary

Cummings Electrical, LP seeks an experienced Network Infrastructure Technician for a traveling role supporting projects across multiple markets and locations. You will install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot copper and fiber networks while upholding safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include installing cabling, pulling cables, splicing fiber, reading drawings, and coordinating with project teams. Travel and overtime are required to meet project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of commercial structured cabling or network infra experience.
• 2+ years of fiber installation, termination, fusion splicing, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Certifications such as BICSI or FOA are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install cable raceways, conduits, and cable supports according to plan.
• Terminate structured cabling and fiber, splice and test per standards.
• Read drawings, schematics, and cable schedules; document results.
• Coordinate with project teams and meet safety and quality requirements.
• Travel and overtime, nights and weekends as required.

Skills

Structured cabling

Fiber installation

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Driver's license

Education

Certifications (BICSI/FOA)

Tools

Fujikura fusion splicer

OTDR tester

Fluke certification equipment

Job description

At Cummings Electrical, our Service business offers dedicated managers and industry experts to assist with our clients' communications needs. We strive to be leaders in the communications field by revolutionizing the way we do business through collaboration, education, and innovative technology with the intent to find a better way. We provide long-term solutions that add value to their business and facilities.

Cummings Electrical is seeking an experienced Network Infrastructure Technician for a traveling position supporting projects across multiple markets and locations.

Our Network Services team provides structured cabling and fiber optic solutions for commercial, industrial, healthcare, mission critical, and other complex facilities. This position will install, terminate, splice, test, certify, and troubleshoot copper and fiber network infrastructure while maintaining Cummings' standards for safety, quality, and execution.

Responsibilities

• Install cable raceways and supports including conduit, cable/basket tray, sleeves, hooks, and underground pathways.
• Install, route, support, dress, and terminate structured cabling systems in commercial and industrial facilities.
• Install and terminate low-voltage control, communication, instrumentation, and multi-conductor cabling and associated field devices.
• Install and terminate Cat5 - Cat6A, patch panels, data jacks, and related copper cabling.
• Install, terminate, fusion splice, test, and troubleshoot single mode and multimode fiber cables.
• Perform mechanical, anaerobic, and fusion splice fiber terminations, including LC, SC, and ST connectors, pigtails, splice cassettes, and fiber enclosures.
• Test and certify copper and fiber systems using Fluke DSX, OTDR tester, or equivalent equipment.
• Build out IDF and MDF spaces including cabinets, racks, switches, patch panels, fiber enclosures, ladder rack, and cable management systems.
• Support device installation, point checks, and troubleshooting of network and low-voltage systems.
• Read drawings, risers, schematics, cable schedules, rack elevations, and specifications.
• Properly label and maintain test results, as-builts, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with project teams while meeting safety, quality, and project requirements.
• Travel and work overtime, nights, weekends, or alternate schedules as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3- y ears of commercial structured cabling or network infrastructure experience.
• Minimum 2- years of fiber installation, termination, fusion splicing, testing, and troubleshooting experience. 3-5 years preferred.
• Certifications (BICSI, Corning/FOA, or similar) are a plus
• Experience with Cat5e-Cat6A cable, patch panels, network switches, data jacks, RJ45 connectors, and structured cabling systems.
• Experience with single mode and multimode fiber, including LC, SC, ST, APC, mechanical, anaerobic, and fusion terminations.
• Experience operating Fujikura, Sumitomo, or similar fusion splicing equipment.
• Experience using Fluke or similar certification equipment, OTDRs, optical loss testers, VFLs, power meters, and fiber inspection tools.
• Working knowledge of structured cabling practices and applicable ANSI/TIA, BICSI, NEC, etc.
• Ability to interpret test results, fiber loss limits, splice performance, and acceptance requirements.
• Ability to read telecom drawings, specs, schematics, and cable schedules.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot copper and fiber systems and determine corrective action.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, ladders, aerial lifts, cable installation equipment, and test equipment.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to meet company requirements.
• Ability to travel and work overtime or alternate schedules as required.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, with or without reasonable accommodation.

How We Support You

Our environment allows you to take pride in your work, create meaningful connections, and acquire growth-based development skills. We are also committed to providing you with a comprehensive range of benefits aimed at supporting your success both in and outside the workplace and ensuring your security and well-being.

Some Of What We Have To Offer Includes

• Weekly Pay
• Bonuses
• OT available, but balanced
• Boot and tool purchase assistance
• Job advancement
• In-house training
• Flexible health benefit options
• 401(k) company contribution
• Regular team building/employee appreciation activities

Cummings Electrical is an equal opportunity employer.