Electrical & Data Combination Technician (Traveling)

Wachter, Inc.•Quinte West, ON

141d•$33 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path! Wachter is accepting applications for an Electrical and Data Combination Technician at various locations across the United States. We seek self-motivated and reliable technicians for service and special installation projects, 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. Position Summary The Electrical and Data Combination Technician will support infrastructure initiatives across multiple and continuous retail sites with a strong emphasis on travel-based field work. This role combines electrical expertise with low voltage/data experience to support critical network, power, and infrastructure upgrades. The technician will perform work such as installing and replacing switches, hanging and modifying IDF cabinets, performing cabinet and MDF cleanups, recabling departments, and safely disconnecting/reconnecting power as needed. A successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, strong problem solving abilities, and excellent communication skills, ensuring work is performed safely, accurately and with minimal disruption to operations.

Requirements

Electrical Journeyman or Apprentice license
3+ years of experience in electrical, low voltage or data infrastructure work
Proven experience with network equipment installation, including switches and rack mounted components
Ability to safely disconnect/reconnect power and perform basic electrical modifications
Strong understanding of MDF/IDF best practices, cable management and structured cabling standards
Ability to lift, mount and secure heavy cabinets and equipment
Valid Driver's License and the ability to travel 75-100% of the time
Outstanding attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of providing clear status updates and work documentation

Nice To Haves

Experience working in retail, warehouse or large enterprise environments
Familiarity with NEC, TIA/EIA cabling standards and OSHA safety guidelines
Experience with fiber optic termination, network testing tools and cable certification hardware
Ability to lead or guide contractors or small teams onsite

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and replace network switches and related hardware
Mount, hang, rework or relocate IDF cabinets and associated components
Perform disconnect/reconnect of electrical power in accordance with safety and compliance standards
Reconfigure or relocate electrical circuits when required for cabinet moves or equipment changes
Conduct MDF and IDF room cleanups, including cable management, labeling, retermination and documentation
Execute recabling projects for departments or operational areas needing infrastructure refresh.
Read and interpret electrical diagrams, network maps and construction plans
Ensure all work complies with electrical codes, low voltage standards, safety procedures and company guidelines
Collaborate closely with project managers, internal stakeholders and site contacts to coordinate work and provide updates
Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used and conditions found
Troubleshoot electrical or network related issues onsite and recommend corrective actions
Travel extensively to assigned sites, often with short notice, to support project schedules