Traveling Industrial Low Voltage Technician

Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path! Wachter is accepting applications for Low Voltage Project Technicians for project work at various locations across the United States. Candidates should have experience leading jobs with data, voice, alarm, video, and paging systems. This full‑time position requires travel and a willingness to learn and help in other structured cabling environments and receive on‑the‑job training for CCTV. This position requires technicians to travel up to 6 to 8 weeks at a time. We seek self‑motivated and reliable technicians who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. Long‑term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees. Benefits Package: Company Paid! Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance Paid Vacation and Holidays Company‑Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings Per‑Diem paid when overnight travel is required. Drive time and mileage paid for use of a personal vehicle when travel is required Requirements Data Cable Technician with CAT5e, fiber optic, and network experience. Available for extensive travel, 6 to 8 weeks at a time, road warrior. Flexible and willing to work on‑call, early morning, day, night, and weekend shifts depending on the requirements of the job. Experience in low voltage cabling, smart hands network replacement, and telephony. Knowledgeable of all industry standards (NEC, TIA/EIA, BICSI). Industry‑specific certifications (BICSI, Systimax, Panduit, Beldon, Corning) are a huge plus. Will primarily be installing new or relocating existing Cat5e cabling from network switches to devices within a retail store. Fiber installation and termination experience is a plus. Cleanup and management of pre‑existing low voltage cables in the ceiling and in network closets. Install and build‑out wall mount network cabinets and floor‑mount network racks. Communicate with on‑site customer representatives to determine schedules and timelines for when your work needs to take place. Highly proficient with using smartphones, computers, email, spreadsheets, and the ability to learn internal systems. Experience reading blueprints and site maps. Experience in CCTV, voice, and data cabling is a plus. Ability to consistently complete projects within budget, on time, and in a safe manner. Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written. Knowledgeable in identifying independent colors and learning color codes. Execute advanced troubleshooting skills. Ability to work in cramped spaces. Ability to operate a BOOM or scissor lift and work at heights. Climbing experience is a plus! Has basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation. Must have knowledge of cabling infrastructure. Experience in conduit installation is a plus. Maintain the company’s high standard of quality and professionalism with regard to workmanship, customer relations, coworkers, behavior, and appearance. Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years. Responsibilities Learning on‑the‑job training for CCTV including installing, troubleshooting, and repairing cabling systems and equipment in IP Video, IP Physical Access Control/LAN/WAN infrastructure, and wireless LAN. Installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of various cabling infrastructure. Provide basic setup, installation, and testing services for Phone Systems, Wireless systems (AP, Antennas), and Network devices (routers, switches, servers). 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. Perform site surveys, and develop a scope of work and materials list. Installing cable support structures such as j‑hooks, cable racks, and inner ducts. Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed cable systems and component devices are operational. Troubleshoot issues with cable networks to ensure proper functioning and to ensure the system meets local, county, state, or federal codes; legal and/or insurance requirements. 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. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr