Low Voltage/Access Control Lead Project Technician

Wachter; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision

Life, AD&D, and LTD Insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA

Per-Diem for overnight travel

Drive time and mileage paid

Company vehicle after 2-4 weeks

Job summary

Wachter is accepting applications for Low Voltage Lead Project Technicians for service and large project work across the United States, with travel up to 95%. We seek self-motivated technicians who can work independently and solve problems, with long-term employment and competitive benefits.

Responsibilities include installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining cabling infrastructure, reading blueprints, and coordinating with teams of 4–20 technicians while upholding safety standards and quality

Qualifications

• Experience as a Data Cable Technician.
• Willing to travel nationwide up to 95%.
• Knowledge of industry standards (BICSI, NEC, TIA/EIA).
• Certifications (BICSI, Systimax, Panduit, Belden, Corning) are a plus.
• Able to read blueprints and site maps.
• Experience in CCTV, voice, and data cabling is a plus.
• Excellent customer relations and communication, verbal and written.
• Must work unsupervised and also communicate with teams of 4–20 technicians.
• Knowledge of color codes.
• Able to work in cramped spaces.
• Able to operate a boom or scissor lift; work at heights 40+ feet.
• Has basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of cabling infrastructure.
• Experience in conduit installation is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.

Responsibilities

• Installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of various cabling infrastructure.
• Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit work.
• Ensure all cables are neatly tied and bundled according to safety regulations.
• Install cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and innerduct.
• Repair cable poles and towers.
• Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed cable systems and component devices are operational.
• Troubleshoot issues with the cable network.
• Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.
• Maintain the company’s high standard of quality and professionalism with regards to workmanship, customer relations, coworkers, behavior, and appearance.
• Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA.

Skills

Data Cable Technician

Blueprints reading

Customer communication

Team collaboration

Color code identification

Safety compliance

CCTV/Voice/Data cabling

Tools

Systimax certification

Panduit certification

Belden certification

Corning certification

BICSI knowledge

Job description

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 Lead Project Technicians for service and large project work at various locations across the United States. This position requires technicians to travel up to 95% of the time.

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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
• Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings.
• Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required.
• Drive time and mileage paid for use of a personal vehicle when travel is required.
• Company vehicle could be provided after initial 2-4 weeks of employment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Data Cable Technician.
• Available for extensive travel nationwide.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards (BICSI, NEC, TIA/EIA).
• Industry-specific certifications (BICSI, Systimax, Panduit, Beldon, Corning) are a huge plus.
• Capable of reading blueprints and site maps.
• Experience in CCTV, voice, and data cabling is a plus.
• Excellent customer relationship and communication skills, verbal and written.
• Must be comfortable working unsupervised and also effectively communicating and collaborating with teams of 4 to 20 other technicians.
• Knowledgeable in identifying independent colors and learning color codes.
• Ability to work in cramped spaces.
• Ability to operate a boom or scissor lift, and ability to work at heights of 40 plus feet.
• Has basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation.
• Must have knowledge of cabling infrastructure.
• Experience in conduit installation is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.

Responsibilities

• Installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of various cabling infrastructure.
• Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit work.
• Ensure all cables are neatly tied and bundled according to safety regulations.
• Install cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and innerduct.
• Repair cable poles and towers.
• Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed cable systems and component devices are operational.
• Troubleshoot issues with the cable network.
• Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.
• Maintain the company’s high standard of quality and professionalism with regards to workmanship, customer relations, coworkers, behavior, and appearance.
• Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA.

About

Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930 and we see each employee as a critical piece of the Wachter Family. With over 900 licenses across the country, Wachter serves commercial and industrial clients with the right technologies needed to keep them successful.

We design, install, and maintain the technologies that keep businesses operating efficiently. Our team of dedicated electricians, engineers, and technicians provides electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services to clients in numerous industries.

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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.