Field Installation Technician - Contract (1099)

We are looking for experienced, detail-oriented Field Installation Technicians to assist with onsite network equipment deployments. This is a hands-on, physical installation role working under the direction of a Traversa Project Manager or Lead Technician. You will be responsible for the physical setup of network hardware and the quality of rack builds - no configuration or technical troubleshooting is required., * Rack and stack network hardware - mount switches, patch panels, APs, and related equipment per project documentation

• Dress and route Cat5e/Cat6 cabling in high-density racks - neat bundling, consistent bend radius, proper strain relief, and clean cable runs consistent with client presentation standards
• Mount and physically cable wireless access points (APs) per site survey and placement documentation
• Secure and label pre-run cabling within racks and enclosures - no termination required
• Follow written and verbal installation instructions from the Traversa PM or lead technician on-site
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment throughout the project
• Represent Traversa professionally in front of client staff and stakeholders at all times
• Communicate proactively with the project lead regarding progress, material needs, or site issues

• 2-4+ years of hands-on experience with rack and stack installations in commercial or enterprise environments
• Demonstrated skill in high-density rack cable dressing - you know what a clean rack looks like and how to build one
• Experience handling Cat5e/Cat6 cabling in structured environments - routing, bundling, and securing, not terminating
• Comfort working on active commercial job sites with client staff present
• Ability to follow detailed installation documentation and take direction without improvising
• Professional appearance and strong interpersonal skills - you represent Traversa on client sites
• Reliable, punctual, and accountable to project schedules
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in physically demanding environments
• Ability to pass a background check
• Willingness to travel for project assignments - primarily DFW/regional with occasional national travel; hotel and expenses covered

• Trav Hourly rate: $25-$35/hr depending on experience and demonstrated skill
• Travel: primarily local DFW and regional; occasional national project travel during peak cycles
• All overnight travel expenses covered - hotel, per diem (meals), and airfare or mileage per Traversa policy
• Project-based schedule - assignments vary in length; consistent availability of 2-5 days/week preferred
• This is a 1099 independent contractor position - no benefits are included

Core Values Alignment

At Traversa, we hold ourselves and our contractors to a high standard. All team members are expected to reflect our core values on every job site:

• Communication: Clear, proactive, and professional at all times - on-site and with your project lead
• Ownership: You own the quality of your work, start to finish - clean racks, professional installs, no shortcuts

· Drive for Excellence and Growth: You care about doing it right, not just doing it fast

· Problem Solving and Innovation:When something doesn't fit the plan, you communicate it - you don't improvise without direction

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Traversa Solutions is a managed network services provider specializing in LAN/WLAN deployments for commercial and enterprise clients across the DFW Metroplex and nationally. We deploy HPE Aruba and Fortinet platforms and take pride in delivering clean, professional, client-ready installations on every project. We are building a bench of reliable 1099 installation contractors to support growing project demand.