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Travel Cable Technician

Aerotek
locationHouston, TX, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Technology
Full Time

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Cable Technician
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Cable Technician to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for installing, commissioning, and maintaining our advanced conveyor systems on-site. This position requires extensive travel and a commitment to safety and quality, ensuring all installations meet client expectations.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and organize cables with proper service loops.
  • Navigate timecards, expense reports, and book travel using basic computer skills.
  • Travel extensively, with potential assignments away from home for 60–90 days.
  • Operate vehicles, requiring a valid driver's license and Real ID or passport.
  • Install, troubleshoot, and maintain conveyor and electrical systems.
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external customers, interpreting documents such as proposals and blueprints.

Essential Skills

  • Proficiency in cable management and industrial cable management.
  • Willingness to travel 90–100% of the time.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and mobile devices.
  • Fluent in English, with an understanding of Spanish as a plus.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience with PLC troubleshooting and Allen Bradley PLCs.
  • Understanding of electrical systems and mechanical maintenance.
  • Experience with conveyor installation and conveyance systems.
  • Ability to use multi hand and power tools associated with conveyor installation.
  • Physical ability to stand, walk, and lift items of at least 50 lbs.
  • Experience with operating forklifts and scissor lifts, adhering to OSHA standards.

Why Work Here?

Join a reputable, family-owned company with over 100 years in business. Enjoy competitive pay with opportunities for overtime, contributing to a significant paycheck. We care about our employees, offering holiday cookouts, lunch-ins, and a long-term career path. Benefit from comprehensive medical and vision insurance from day one, a 401k with company match, and profit-sharing bonuses. We also offer tuition reimbursement to support your ongoing education and growth.

Work Environment

This role involves working in dynamic environments, often exposed to moving mechanical parts. Safety is paramount, and you will adhere to all EH&S requirements, especially when working at Amazon facilities. Join a team that values ingenuity and excellence, providing turn-key solutions in the e-commerce distribution market.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Port Clinton, Ohio.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $31.00/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 Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2025.

About Aerotek:

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.

Company DescriptionWe 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.

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