Low Voltage Data Lead Technician

Wachter, Inc.•Lowell, AR

1d•$21 - $26

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 Low Voltage Project Technicians for service and project work at various locations across the United States. This position is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and repairing structured cabling systems in various environments. This full-time position requires travel and a willingness to learn and help in other structured cabling environments if needed. 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.

Requirements

8+ years of experience as a Low Voltage Cable Technician working in industrial/commercial space (1 million - 5 million Sq/Ft).
2-3+ years of experience as a Lead/Foreman working in Industrial/manufacturing environments.
Data Cable Technician with CAT6 cabling, fiber optic, basic AV and VSS
Flexible and willing to work on-call, day, night, or weekend shifts as the jobs require.
Experience reading blueprints and site maps.
Must have basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation.
Knowledge of cabling infrastructure. Will consider OSP knowledge (CO to Demarc).
Proficient with the use of smartphones, computers, including email, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office programs.
Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written.
Ability to employ soft skills; ex: teamwork, problem-solving, communication, adaptability, critical thinking, time management, and interpersonal.
Comfortable working unsupervised and with teams of 4 to 20 other technicians.
Ability to effectively interact with high-level personnel: GCâs, IT Professionals, and other Stakeholders.
Valid driverâs license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.
Current OSHA 10/30 Certification or is able to acquire it within 60 days of employment.
Will consider work done in Basic Telephony and wire-work training.
Experience in Fiber Optic terminations: Unicam (or similar), Single strand and Ribbon fusion splicing.
Knowledgeable in Redlines and As-Builts.
Knowledgeable in multiple termination types for multi-mode and single-mode fibers.
Knowledgeable in closets and MDFs/IDF/MCIC.
Ability to work in cramped spaces.
Ability to operate a BOOM or scissor lift and work at heights of 65 plus feet.
Able to identify independent colors and have knowledge of industry color codes.

Nice To Haves

Experience installing Audio/Visual, TV/monitor, or media players is a plus.
Industry-specific certifications are a huge plus (BICSI, NEC, TIA/EIA). Please list certifications if any.
Fiber optic training and certifications, highly desired (AT&T, BICSI, CISCO, Corning, CNET, ETA, FOA, VERIZON).
Experience in conduit installation is a plus.

Responsibilities

Installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of various cabling infrastructure.
Installation of IP cameras, specifically Axis.
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 cables 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.