Traveling Service Technician

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experience low voltage technician to do fire alarm/access control/CCTV installations inside of commercial and industrial settings.

Location : Based out of Dallas. Regional travel required (2-4 weeks at a time)

Pay : DOE roughly $25-$40 (pier diem and company vehicle provided)

Benefits : Medical, dental, vision, prescription assistance, life insurance, 401k, retirement savings all paid for by the company!

****Note these benefits are offered after probational 90 day period

Job type : Contract (90 days) to Perm- If you like what you do and are dependable you may be offered the full time position before the 90 days is up.

Note from the recruiter : I will be sending you a text message within 48 hours after your apply to expedite the interview process! This will be a short interview with some basic questions that can be answered via text

Requirements:

• Must hold current State Fire/Alarm License. (TX DPS)
• Experience as a Fire Alarm Project Technician.
• Available for extensive travel, 2 weeks away from home at a time within a 4 hour radius of your residence.
• Flexible and willing to work on-call, day or night shifts as the jobs require.
• Experience reading blueprints and site maps.
• Knowledge of fire alarm panels definitely a requirement! Experience in CCTV, voice, and data cabling is a PLUS!!.
• Knowledgeable in identifying independent colors and learning color codes.
• Ability to work in cramped spaces.
• Ability to operate a BOOM or scissor lift, and ability to work at heights.
• Has basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation.
• Must have knowledge of cabling infrastructure.
• Proficient with the use of smartphones, personal computers, including email, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience in conduit installation is a plus.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.

Responsibilities:

• Installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of various fire alarm systems.
• Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit work.
• Ensuring all cables are neatly tied and bundled according to safety regulations.
• Installing of cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and innerduct.
• Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed cable systems and component devices are operational.
• Troubleshoot issues with cable networks.
• Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA.
• Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.