Travel Cable Technician- Wireless at TEKsystems Fort Smith, AR

Hong Kong Study Skills Research Institute; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Wachter Inc. is hiring Cable Technicians to support the installation of Wireless Access Points (WAPs) inside Walmart stores across the country. This role requires traveling nationwide and working overnight shifts.

Applicants should have experience with structured cabling, fiber optics, and working at heights. Comprehensive benefits are offered along with a competitive pay range of $19.00 – $22.00 per hour. This is a fully onsite position in Fort Smith, AR.

Qualifications

• Experience in structured cabling (CAT5/CAT6 pulls, terminations, troubleshooting).
• Fiber optic experience (pulling, terminating, connector installation).
• Ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Comfortable working on lifts and at heights.

Responsibilities

• Pull, terminate, and troubleshoot CAT5/CAT6 cables.
• Install and terminate fiber optic cables, including connector placement.
• Run cables from network switches to AP locations.
• Mount and secure Wireless Access Points (APs) and external omni antennas.

Skills

Structured cabling experience (CAT5/CAT6)

Fiber optic experience

Reading blueprints and wiring diagrams

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork skills

Working at heights

Tools

Basic hand tools for cable installation

Job description

Job Summary

Wachter Inc. is hiring Cable Technicians to support the installation of Wireless Access Points (WAPs) inside Walmart stores across the country. This project requires two technician teams, working overnight shifts (10 hours per night) for 2‑3 days per store. The role is 100% traveling; technicians are provided a van or rental vehicle and are paid for drive time.

Key Responsibilities

• Pull, terminate, and troubleshoot CAT5/CAT6 cables.
• Install and terminate fiber optic cables, including connector placement.
• Run cables from network switches to AP locations.
• Mount and secure Wireless Access Points (APs) and external omni antennas.
• Install and paint conduit as needed.
• Perform connectivity testing and troubleshooting.
• Work on lifts (40+ feet) to install equipment at height.
• Maintain documentation and follow installation standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in structured cabling (CAT5/CAT6 pulls, terminations, troubleshooting).
• Fiber optic experience (pulling, terminating, connector installation).
• Ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Comfortable working on lifts and at heights.
• Basic hand tools for cable installation.
• Strong problem‑solving and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel nationwide and work overnight shifts.

Pay & Benefits

Pay range: $19.00 – $22.00 per hour.

Benefits (may vary):

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions)
• Life Insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Smith, AR.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.