Low Voltage Helper

Location: Gatlinburg

Telecommunications Technician (Contract-to-Hire)
Location: Knoxville Market
Travel: Possibly up to 50% (including overnight stays)
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week + overtime opportunities
Contract Length: 6-month CTH with strong potential for conversion

About the Role

We are seeking motivated low voltage helper to support a variety of in-building wireless and low-voltage projects across the Tennessee market. This includes work involving DAS, low-voltage installation, fiber, coax, public safety systems, ODAS/IDAS, new construction, and existing campus environments.
This team supports customers across federal, state, and local government sectors, as well as education, healthcare, transportation, and large venue environments.
Candidates must be open to travel-up to 50%, with occasional multi-day overnight stays.
This is a long-term opportunity with a strong history of converting contractors to full-time employees.

Responsibilities

• Support installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of low-voltage and wireless infrastructure
• Perform fiber and coax installation, termination, and testing
• Install cable pathways including J-hooks and structured cabling (Cat6)
• Read and interpret construction blueprints
• Conduct on-site surveys and document findings
• Work collaboratively on new builds and existing infrastructure upgrades
• Provide quality customer-facing service and communication

Qualifications

Required

• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with basic hand tools
• Ability to problem-solve and think critically
• Willingness to learn, grow, and take initiative
• Effective communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Experience

(Not all required-open to entry-level candidates or trade school graduates)

• Low-voltage installation
• Fiber and coax installation
• Cable pulling and structured cabling
• Telecommunications or wireless network installation
• Blueprint reading
• Construction or ISP/OSP experience
• Troubleshooting and site survey experience

Skills (Relevant Experience Includes):

• Fiber
• Coax
• Low Voltage
• Cat6
• Cabling & Cable Installation
• J-Hooks
• Wireless
• Telecom
• Construction
• Cable Pulling
• Troubleshooting
• ODAS/IDAS
• Blueprint Reading
• Install
• WAP installation

Employee Value Proposition

• Opportunity to work for a major industry leader supporting smart technologies and smart infrastructure projects
• On-the-job training and opportunities for additional certifications
• PTO, holiday options, and benefits upon conversion
• Company-provided tools
• Long-term growth with a rapidly expanding organization

Ideal Candidate Profile (Helper-Level Included)

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Open to candidates with limited experience or trade school graduates
• Willingness to learn and grow within the field
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and a team-first mindset

Contract to hire role; standard onboarding process. Interviews, BG/D check.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gatlinburg, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/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 Gatlinburg,TN.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 2026.
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