Lead Data Cabling Technician — Travel Projects

Wachter, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Life, AD&D, LTD insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

401(k) and IRA

Per-Diem for overnight travel

Travel time and mileage paid

Job summary

Wachter, Inc. seeks skilled Low Voltage Project Technicians for service and project work nationwide. You will install, troubleshoot, and repair structured cabling systems in various environments, with extensive travel and the flexibility to work on-call, day or night.

Excellent benefits accompany a competitive pay package. Requirements include experience as a data cable technician, retail cabling expertise, and valid state licenses for low voltage/fire alarm/security/CCTV.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Data Cable Technician.
• Strong background in installing and troubleshooting structured cabling systems in retail environments.
• Must hold a current valid state license for low voltage/burglar alarm/fire alarm/security/CCTV.
• Available for extensive travel.
• Flexible and willing to work on-call, day or night shifts.
• Experience reading blueprints and site maps.
• Experience in CCTV, Voice, and Fire Alarm cabling is a plus.
• Knowledge of color codes and copper/fiber cabling.

Responsibilities

• Installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of cabling infrastructure.
• Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls.
• Ensure cables are neatly tied and bundled per safety regulations.
• Assist with pre-installation opportunities by designing and planning technical solutions.
• Install cable support structures such as J-hooks and cable racks.
• Conduct tests to ensure newly installed systems are operational.
• Troubleshoot cable networks and ensure codes meet regulations.
• Adhere to project safety requirements and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data cable tech

Structured cabling

Blueprints reading

Cable testing

Customer relations

Communication skills

Color codes

Copper & fiber

Low voltage license

Tools

PPE

Telecom tools

Hand tools

Boom/scissor lift

Job description

Wachter, Inc. seeks skilled Low Voltage Project Technicians for service and project work nationwide. You will install, troubleshoot, and repair structured cabling systems in various environments, with extensive travel and the flexibility to work on-call, day or night.

Excellent benefits accompany a competitive pay package. Requirements include experience as a data cable technician, retail cabling expertise, and valid state licenses for low voltage/fire alarm/security/CCTV.