Lead Installation Technician

Lead Travel Technician - Nationwide Travel (Preferred Home Base: Nashville, TN)

Type: Contract-to-Perm
Travel: 100%
TEKsystems is actively seeking a skilled Lead Travel Technician to support commercial low-voltage installations nationwide. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong leadership ability, capable of working efficiently, guiding small teams, and ensuring high-quality installations on fast-paced projects. While candidates from the Nashville area are preferred.

Position Overview

The Lead Technician will oversee on-site installations, including conduit, cabling, and complex security systems. This role requires expertise in structured cabling, security, video, and low-voltage projects, along with the ability to read blueprints, build pathways, supervise small crews, and maintain high safety and quality standards.
This position offers extensive overtime, consistent travel, and strong long-term potential. Candidates must be open to converting to a permanent role after the contract period.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 1-3 technicians on commercial installation projects
• Install, terminate, and test Cat6 cabling, security cameras, and related infrastructure
• Install structured telecom cabling, fire alarm systems, and low-voltage systems
• Build conduit and cable pathways while navigating obstructions and electrical systems
• Interpret and work from blueprints, schematics, and construction drawings
• Install and mount access points, cameras, access panels, fire alarm hardware, and related devices
• Build and install server racks and other network infrastructure
• Run cabling types including Cat6, fiber, coax, and more
• Follow NEC codes for low voltage installations
• Conduct testing and verification for all installed systems
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and project documentation
• Use personal hand tools, cordless drills, punch tools, etc.

Required Skills

• Security system installation
• Video and surveillance systems
• Low-voltage structured cabling
• Troubleshooting and service capabilities

Top Skills

• Security
• Service
• Fiber/Cat6 installation

Additional Qualifications

• Self-starter with strong initiative
• Dependable and punctual
• Takes pride in workmanship
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to stay on task and meet deadlines
• Analytical thinker with the ability to adjust to project needs
• Must be open to transitioning to a permanent position

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nashville, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Nashville,TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

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.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

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.