Lead Low Voltage Technician

Manatal; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage

Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Company-matched 401(k) and IRA retirement plans

Job summary

Manatal is looking for a Lead Low Voltage Technician to oversee structured cabling installations across various environments. This travel-intensive role requires expertise in low voltage cabling systems, team leadership, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining cabling systems, leading technician crews, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Enjoy benefits like company-paid health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid travel. Join us in delivering high-profile low voltage projects nationally.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Low Voltage Lead Technician or similar.
• Ability and willingness to travel nationwide up to 95% of the time.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with customers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain low voltage cabling systems.
• Lead installation and service work involving data and voice cabling.
• Coordinate daily work activities while leading crews of technicians.

Skills

Structured cabling

Low voltage cabling

Data cabling systems

Team leadership

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Tools

Basic telecommunications tools

PPE

Job description

About the job Lead Low Voltage Technician

This organization delivers large-scale, high-profile low voltage infrastructure projects across the United States. The team supports national service work and major commercial deployments across retail, office, warehouse, distribution center, and industrial environments.

We are seeking a Low Voltage Lead Project Technician to support structured cabling service and large project work across multiple U.S. markets. This is a travel-intensive role, with technicians traveling up to 95% of the time within a 4–6 hour radius of their region.

This is a hands‑on, field‑based position responsible for leading and executing low voltage cabling, structured cabling, and data cabling installations while coordinating crews of 4 to 20 technicians. The role requires strong technical expertise, the ability to work independently, and clear communication in fast‑paced commercial environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain low voltage cabling and structured cabling systems in commercial environments
• Lead installation and service work involving data cabling, voice cabling, and CCTV cabling
• Run and support low voltage cabling including drilling through concrete walls and performing limited conduit work
• Ensure structured cabling is neatly dressed, labeled, tied, and bundled in accordance with quality and safety standards
• Install cable support systems including J‑hooks, cable racks, innerduct, and pathways
• Repair and support cabling infrastructure including cable poles and towers as required by project scope
• Test and certify data cabling and structured cabling systems to verify performance and connectivity
• Troubleshoot low voltage cabling and network issues and perform corrective work
• Coordinate daily work activities while leading crews of 4 to 20 technicians on active job sites
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, professionalism, appearance, and customer interaction
• Follow all customer, internal, and OSHA safety requirements
• Complete additional duties as assigned to support project completion

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Low Voltage Lead Technician, Low Voltage Technician, or Data Cable Technician
• Strong background in structured cabling, low voltage cabling, and data cabling systems
• Ability and willingness to travel nationwide up to 95% of the time
• Working knowledge of BICSI, NEC, and TIA/EIA standards
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and site maps
• Experience with CCTV, voice, and data cabling preferred
• Comfortable working independently while leading and collaborating with teams of 4 to 20 technicians
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with customers and internal teams
• Ability to identify individual colors and learn cabling color codes
• Comfortable working in confined spaces
• Ability to operate boom lifts and scissor lifts and work at heights of 40+ feet
• Must provide basic telecommunications tools, PPE, and reliable transportation
• Conduit installation experience is a plus
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (no DUI or DWI within the past 3 years)
• Hourly rate: $20–$30/hour, based on experience, certifications, and location
• Company truck provided
• Company‑paid medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and long‑term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• MD Live and TriaHealth programs
• Company‑matched 401(k) and IRA retirement plans
• Drive time and mileage paid when using a personal vehicle

Why Work With Us

This role offers the opportunity to work on large‑scale national structured cabling projects while gaining exposure to diverse environments, technologies, and teams. Technicians who succeed in this role enjoy consistent work, paid travel, strong benefits, and the opportunity to grow their skills while supporting complex low voltage infrastructure projects across the country.