Data Lead Technician

About the role

Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!

Responsibilities

• Installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of various cabling infrastructure.
• 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.
• Assist with pre-installation opportunities by designing and planning technical solutions.
• 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.
• Ensure electrical systems meet 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.

Requirements

• Experience as a Data Cable Technician.
• Strong background in installing and troubleshooting structured cabling systems in retail environments.
• Must hold a current valid State required license(s) for low voltage/burglar alarm/fire alarm/security/CCTV.
• Available for extensive travel.
• Flexible and willing to work on-call, day or night shifts as the jobs require.
• Experience reading blueprints and site maps.
• Experience in CCTV, Voice, and Fire Alarm cabling is a plus.
• Knowledgeable in identifying independent colors and learning color codes.
• Ability to work in cramped spaces.
• Experience working with Copper and Fiber.
• Ability to operate a BOOM or scissor lift, and work at heights.
• Has PPE, basic telecommunication tools, and hand tools.
• Reliable transportation with required insurance coverage.
• Must have knowledge of cabling infrastructure.
• Great communication skills; verbal and written.
• Excellent customer relationship skills.
• Highly proficient with the use of email, spreadsheets, and the ability to learn internal systems.
• 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.

Qualifications

We value relationships and invest in our employees. Benefits Package: Company Paid! Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits--No premium cost! 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 personal vehicle when travel is required.