Cable Technician - 100% Travel

Job Description

Job Description

Cable Technician / Conveyor Field Installation Technician

Pay Description: $30-35hr + $60/day per diem + travel time $25hr + paid flights, rental cars, and hotels

MUST HAVE A REAL ID OR A PASSPORT

Job Description:

This role focuses on installing, commissioning, and maintaining conveyor systems and related cabling in industrial and e‑commerce distribution environments. You will travel extensively to customer sites across the United States to perform mechanical and electrical installations, troubleshoot issues, and ensure all work meets quality, safety, and schedule requirements. The position is hands-on, physically active, and ideal for someone who enjoys working with tools, solving problems on-site, and spending significant time on the road.

Responsibilities:

• Install, commission, and maintain conveyor systems and associated cabling at customer facilities.
• Perform industrial cable management, including proper routing, securing, and service loops for cables.
• Read and interpret proposals, blueprints, specifications, schematics, and procedure manuals to complete installations accurately.
• Use multi-hand and power tools associated with conveyor installation in a safe and effective manner.
• Conduct conveyor maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to ensure reliable system performance.
• Support conveyor installations from start to finish, including mechanical assembly, electrical cabling, and system checks.
• Assist with conveyor service and commissioning activities, ensuring systems operate according to design and client expectations.
• Follow all safety procedures, including OSHA standards, and adhere to EH&S requirements at customer facilities.
• Climb ladders and operate forklifts and scissor lifts as needed to complete installation and maintenance tasks.
• Document work performed, including writing routine reports and correspondence related to installation and service activities.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external customers to coordinate work, resolve issues, and provide status updates.
• Use basic computer applications to complete timecards, expense reports, and travel bookings accurately and on time.
• Travel 90–100% of the time to various job sites, often staying on the road for 30–90 days at a time based on installation and service schedules.
• Handle materials in accordance with Safety Data Sheets (SDS), ensuring safe use and disposal as required.
• Ensure all on-site installations are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of the client.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of proper cable management and service loops in industrial environments.
• Experience with industrial cable management for conveyor systems or similar equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with conveyor installation, maintenance, or industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, schematics, proposals, and procedure manuals.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to navigate timecard systems, expense reporting tools, and travel booking platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to use mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, or laptops for work-related tasks.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical and basic electrical issues in conveyor systems.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in clear, professional language.
• Effective verbal communication skills for interacting with internal teams and external customers.
• Fluency in reading and writing English.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Real ID or valid passport suitable for travel requirements.
• Willingness and ability to travel 90–100% of the time and remain on the road for 30–90 days at a time.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms for extended periods while performing installation work.
• Ability to lift and carry items of at least 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights as needed for installations.
• Ability to operate a forklift and scissor lift safely, following proper safety practices.
• Comfort working around moving mechanical parts in an active industrial environment.
• Commitment to following OSHA standards and site-specific EH&S requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with conveyor service, conveyor maintenance, and conveyor installations.
• Experience in commissioning conveyor or industrial automation systems.
• Exposure to project management activities related to installation or service work.
• Experience in construction or industrial installation environments.
• Familiarity with pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical systems used in conveyor equipment.
• Ability to work with electrical components and perform basic electrical tasks related to cable and conduit installation.
• Experience with conduit work, including conduit bending and installation.
• Ability to read and work from electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Experience as a maintenance technician in an industrial setting.
• Understanding of industrial environments such as e‑commerce distribution or logistics facilities.
• Understanding of Spanish is a plus.
• Openness to living anywhere within the United States while traveling full-time for work.

Why Work Here:

Join a growing, innovative organization with deep roots in American manufacturing and a strong commitment to quality and safety. You will work with a vertically integrated provider of conveyance solutions that supports the dynamic e‑commerce distribution market, giving you exposure to cutting-edge systems and large-scale projects. The company offers the opportunity to travel across the country, gain diverse on-site experience, and develop your skills in installation, commissioning, and service. You will be part of a team that values reliability, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement, with clear procedures, strong safety culture, and the chance to grow your technical and professional capabilities over time.

Work Environment:

You will work primarily at large industrial and e‑commerce distribution facilities, including major fulfillment centers, where conveyor systems and related equipment operate continuously. The environment includes regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and active material-handling operations. You will frequently use hand and power tools, as well as equipment such as ladders, forklifts, and scissor lifts, while following OSHA standards and strict EH&S requirements set by each facility. The role requires extensive travel across the United States, often 90–100% of the time, with assignments that can keep you on the road for 30–90 days based on installation and service schedules. Work is physically demanding, involving standing, walking, reaching, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds. You will use laptops, tablets, or smartphones and Microsoft Office tools to manage documentation, timecards, expenses, and communication. The company operates as a modern, vertically integrated conveyance solutions provider, combining strategic planning, design, manufacturing, installation, and service within a safety-focused, process-driven environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the 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 Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.