Traveling Install Technician

CRV Surveillance; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CRV Surveillance is seeking a dependable Low Voltage Technician to join our field team. This role involves installation, service, troubleshooting, and maintenance of low-voltage systems, with regular travel to project locations.

You will install and test cabling, read drawings, and coordinate with project managers while upholding safety standards and company policies. Overnight travel may be required as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Prior low-voltage installation or service experience preferred.
• Experience with security, access control, surveillance, structured cabling, fire alarm, or similar systems is highly preferred.
• Ability to read basic drawings, schematics, and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, test, and service low-voltage cabling and equipment.
• Perform structured cabling installations (Cat5e, Cat6, fiber).
• Read project drawings and follow scopes of work.
• Travel to job sites, including overnight travel.
• Maintain safety standards and document work properly.

Skills

Low-voltage experience

Troubleshooting

Field teamwork

Safety standards

Job description

e are seeking a dependable and motivated Low Voltage Technician to join our growing team. This position is ideal for someone with hands-on low-voltage experience who is comfortable working independently, working as part of a field team, and traveling regularly to project locations.

The Low Voltage Technician will be responsible for the installation, service, troubleshooting, and maintenance of low-voltage systems while maintaining company quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, test, troubleshoot, and service low-voltage cabling and equipment.
• Perform structured cabling installations, including Cat5e, Cat6, fiber, and related infrastructure.
• Install and service systems such as:
• • Video surveillance / CCTV
  • Access control
  • Intrusion detection
  • Fire alarm systems, when properly licensed/certified
  • Data and network cabling
  • Other low-voltage systems as assigned
• Read and follow project drawings, plans, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Properly label, test, document, and maintain installed systems.
• Use hand tools, power tools, ladders, and lifts safely.
• Communicate project progress, site conditions, material needs, and potential issues to project leadership.
• Maintain company tools, equipment, and vehicles in a professional manner.
• Complete required job documentation accurately and on time.
• Follow company policies, customer site requirements, and all applicable safety procedures.
• Work cooperatively with project managers, coordinators, other technicians, subcontractors, and customers.
• Travel to job sites as required, including overnight and multi-day travel.

Qualifications

• Previous low-voltage installation or service experience preferred.
• Experience with security, access control, surveillance, structured cabling, fire alarm, or similar systems is highly preferred.
• Ability to terminate and test low-voltage cabling.
• Ability to troubleshoot installation and equipment issues in the field.
• Ability to read basic drawings, schematics, and project documentation.