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Wachter is accepting applications for Low Voltage Lead 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. Candidates should be capable of leading and completing projects.
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
- Teladoc & TriaHealth
- Company-Matched 401K 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:
- 5 years experience as a Low Voltage Cable Technician.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams of technicians on multi-week projects.
- Experience in pulling & terminating data cables (cat6, fiber, etc.) and basic Low Voltage skills.
- Knowledge and experience with CCTV, Security Systems, and Alarm Systems is a plus.
- Knowledge and experience with Point-of-Sale systems, TV/monitor and media player installations is a plus.
- Knowledgeable in closeouts and MDFs.
- Industry-specific certifications are a huge plus (BICSI, Siemon, Panduit, Belden, Corning).
- Flexible and willing to work on-call, early morning, day, night, and weekend shifts depending on the requirements of the job.
- Available for extensive travel, road warrior.
- Must hold a current valid State required license(s) for Low Voltage/burglar alarm/fire alarm/security/CCTV.
- Available to fly to job sites away from home for up to 8 weeks at a time and may have as little as 1 week of downtime between jobs.
- Experience reading blueprints and site maps.
- Networking infrastructure familiarity (switches vs routers, etc.)
- Experience in conduit installation 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 work at heights.
- Has basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation with the required insurance.
- Must have knowledge of cabling infrastructure.
- Proficient with the use of smartphones, personal computers, including email, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office programs.
- Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written.
- 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 cabling infrastructure in retail environments.
- Install, terminate, and test Cat6.
- 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.
- Repairing cable poles and towers.
- Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed cable systems and component devices are operational.
- Troubleshoot issues with cable networks to ensure the 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.
- Provide regular updates to Project Management on project status and current objectives.
- Lead small crews of 2-8 technicians by providing daily instruction and training.
$20 - $32 an hour
About:
Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930 and we see each employee as a critical piece of the Wachter Family. With over 900 licenses across the country, Wachter serves commercial and industrial clients with the right technologies needed to keep them successful.
We design, install, and maintain the technologies that keep businesses operating efficiently. Our team of dedicated electricians, engineers, and technicians provides electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services to clients in numerous industries.
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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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