Lead the Crew. Deliver Quality Work. Build Toward Supervision.
Bachner Electro USA is seeking an experienced Lead Low Voltage Technician to lead field crews and perform installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting of structured cabling, fiber optic, access control, and CCTV systems. This position combines hands-on technical work with crew leadership, jobsite coordination, and quality oversight.
The Lead Technician builds on the technical independence expected of a Level II Technician while taking greater responsibility for coordinating daily field activities, mentoring technicians, maintaining safety and quality standards, and communicating progress and issues to the Project Manager. This role offers a path toward future advancement into a Superintendent position.
About Bachner Electro USA
Bachner Electro USA is part of the international Bachner Electro group, a trusted name in electrical and electronic engineering since 1920. Our U.S. operations provide data infrastructure, structured cabling, security systems, access control, video surveillance, and electrical services. We are committed to quality workmanship, safety, professional development, and delivering reliable solutions for our customers.
What You’ll Do
- Lead Field Crews: Direct and coordinate the daily activities of three or more technicians to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications.
- Install and Maintain Systems: Perform and oversee installation, termination, labeling, testing, and troubleshooting of copper and fiber optic cabling.
- Support Security Systems: Install and troubleshoot access control components, including card readers, door hardware, request-to-exit (REX) devices, and controllers, as well as CCTV systems.
- Interpret Project Documents: Read and follow blueprints, floor plans, wiring diagrams, specifications, and installation drawings.
- Test and Certify Cabling: Conduct cable testing and certification, identify faults, document results, and ensure installations meet applicable requirements.
- Coordinate Field Activities: Work with the Project Manager, General Contractor, and other trades to coordinate daily work, address schedule conflicts, and support project milestones.
- Train and Develop Technicians: Provide direction, technical guidance, and hands-on training to Level I and Level II technicians while reinforcing safe work practices and quality standards.
- Maintain Safety and Quality: Promote jobsite safety, maintain a clean and organized work area, and ensure work meets company expectations and project requirements.
- Resolve Field Issues: Identify and resolve routine installation and troubleshooting issues with minimal supervision, escalating complex problems when necessary.
- Document Work and Materials: Record completed work, testing results, material usage, field changes, and other required project information.
- Communicate Project Status: Provide timely updates to the Project Manager regarding work progress, material needs, field conditions, schedule concerns, and technical issues.
- Prepare for Advancement: Develop the technical, leadership, and coordination skills needed for potential advancement into a Superintendent role.
Skills
Bachner supports employees who want to strengthen their technical skills and advance their careers. Lead Technicians have opportunities to develop in areas such as:
- Structured cabling, fiber optics, access control, CCTV, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Applicable ANSI/TIA, EIA, BICSI, NEC, and other industry standards.
- Crew leadership, technician mentoring, field coordination, and quality control.
- Project documentation, material management, and communication with project management.
- Leadership skills and responsibilities that support progression toward Superintendent.
Eligible employees may have access to no-cost CommScope certification opportunities and other applicable training.
Performance and development discussions may occur at 90 days, six months, and annually. Advancement depends on demonstrated technical competency, safety, reliability, quality, leadership ability, and business needs.
What You’ll Need
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of five years of hands-on experience in commercial or industrial low-voltage systems, structured cabling, telecommunications, or electronic security installations.
- Demonstrated experience leading, directing, or coordinating the work of other technicians on commercial projects.
- Proven ability to install, terminate, test, certify, and troubleshoot copper and fiber cabling systems.
- Working knowledge of access control, CCTV, data networks, construction drawings, applicable industry standards, and jobsite safety requirements.
- Ability to coordinate daily field activities, maintain installation quality, resolve routine field issues, and communicate project status, material needs, and issues to the Project Manager.
- Ability to distinguish color-coded cabling and wiring.
- Valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation.
- Ability to work safely in active construction environments and follow company and site-specific safety requirements.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime and occasional weekends or holidays, as project demands require.
- Willingness to travel regionally or overnight when required.
- Ability to perform physical work, including pulling cable, using tools, working on ladders, and working in awkward or confined positions. Must be able to safely lift or move up to 75 pounds when required.
- Pre-Employment Screening: Candidates must successfully pass a background check including sex offender registry, motor vehicle record (MVR) check, and drug screen.
Preferred qualification:
Previous experience as a Lead Technician, Crew Lead, or Foreman is strongly preferred.
Schedule and Work Environment
This is a full-time, on-site position supporting commercial and industrial project work. The typical schedule is four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday, with Fridays off. Overtime may be required to meet project schedules. Weekend or holiday work may be necessary based on site availability, with applicable premium pay. Regional or overnight travel may be required as operations expand.
Work is performed in active construction environments and may involve ladders, lifts, cable pathways, tools, physical labor, and coordination with other trades. Employees must follow all company, customer, and jobsite safety requirements.
Compensation And Benefits
- Hourly pay: $24-$28, based on experience and qualifications.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- No-cost CommScope certification opportunities for eligible employees.
- Performance reviews, professional development, and opportunities for advancement.
Join the Bachner Team
If you have the technical experience, leadership ability, and commitment to quality needed to lead a low-voltage installation crew, we encourage you to apply. Join Bachner Electro USA and help deliver reliable data infrastructure and security solutions while building toward the next stage of your career.