Low Voltage Lead Technician – Commercial Construction

Team LINX LLP; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Certification support

Job summary

LINX is hiring a Low Voltage Lead Technician to run crews of 5 or more technicians on commercial construction cabling projects. You will terminate cables, run tests, and plan manpower while keeping the Project Foreman and Project Manager informed on schedule.

This role advances toward Foreman and Superintendent positions within LINX’s Enterprise division. Responsibilities include supervising crews, managing material and labor flow, and ensuring safety and policy compliance on site while

Qualifications

• Hands-on low voltage or structured cabling experience.
• 3+ years leading a crew of 5+ technicians.
• Experience terminating jacks, patch panels, 66/110 blocks, and running cable tests.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and manage project planning end to end.

Responsibilities

• Supervise projects and direct the work of 5+ technicians to meet daily goals.
• Plan manpower needs and manage material and labor flow through job completion.
• Set crew objectives, track progress, and report status to management.

Skills

Low voltage cabling

Crew leadership

Blueprint reading

Field testing & certification

Tools operation

Education

High school diploma or technical degree

Tools

Fluke DSX-600/8000

Hilti powder actuated tools

Job description

LINX is hiring a Low Voltage Lead Technician to run crews of 5 or more technicians on commercial construction cabling projects, paying $26.00 to $35.00 an hour depending on experience.

This is a working lead role, not a desk job. You’re still terminating cable and running tests alongside your crew, but you’re also the one planning manpower, tracking daily progress, and keeping the Project Foreman and Project Manager informed when the schedule is on the line. LINX’s Enterprise division moves between corporate offices, hospitals, education campuses, and other commercial and industrial environments and this role is a direct step on the path to Foreman and Superintendent.

Where This Role Fits at LINX

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supervise assigned projects, directing the work of 5 or more technicians and ensuring daily goals are met
• Plan site manpower needs and manage material and labor flow through job completion
• Set crew objectives, track progress against schedule, and report status updates to management
• Enforce HR, safety, and company policy on site while keeping crews on pace to meet project deadlines
• Terminate jacks, patch panels, and 66/110 blocks to 568A/B color code standards
• Test and certify copper and coax runs using Fluke DSX-600/8000 cable certifiers, and verify fiber links with an OTDR
• Install and configure switches, routers, modems, and wireless access points
• Run and terminate category cable and coax (RG6, RG11, RG59), and build out MDF/IDF closets
• Operate Hilti powder actuated tools, hammer drills, and band saws safely on active job sites

Account & Customer Coordination

• Own account coordination on assigned projects, including direct customer interaction and issue resolution
• Prepare and communicate status reports that keep customers and the Project Manager informed

Quality & Documentation

• Maintain technical, quality, and profitability standards on every project to ensure top level customer satisfaction
• Keep accurate, efficient timesheets and job documentation
• 3+ years of hands-on low voltage or structured cabling experience, including 1+ year leading and delegating to a crew of 5 or more technicians
• Proficient at reading and interpreting blueprints, and able to manage project planning end to end
• Ability to terminate jacks, patch panels, and 66/110 blocks to 568A/B color code standards
• Hands-on experience with Fluke cable testers (DSX-600/8000 series) to verify connections and troubleshoot voice and data issues
• Ability to install and configure switches, routers, modems, and wireless access points
• Experience with category cable, coax (RG6, RG11, RG59), and fiber (RG6/RG11/RG59 coax and fiber buildouts)
• Ability to operate Hilti powder actuated tools, hammer drills, band saws, and standard low voltage power tools
• Ability to lift, carry, and set up a 50-pound box or ladder
• Must own a complete set of personal low voltage hand tools (snips, strippers, screwdrivers, wrenches)
• Available to work 2nd or 3rd shift, overtime, and under deadline pressure
• Must pass a 7-year criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and physical
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
• Professional working proficiency in English, written and verbal

This Role Is Probably Not Right For You If

• You don’t have hands-on experience terminating jacks, patch panels, and 66/110 blocks, or running cable certification tests in the field
• Your background is IT supervision or help desk without hands-on structured cabling installation experience
• You haven’t worked with category cable, coax, and fiber installation or built out a telecom/IT closet from scratch
• You’ve never led or delegated to a crew, this role is working supervision

Preferred (Not Required)

• BICSI Technician or Installer certification
• OSHA 10
• Powder Actuated Tools Certification
• Confined Space Certification
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Manufacturer certifications for installation and maintenance (Fluke, Fujikura, Sumitomo, Corning, Hilti)
• Scissor lift or boom lift certification
• High school diploma, Associate’s degree, or technical degree

Pay Rate: $26.00 to $35.00/hour, depending on experience

• 401(k) with 50% employer match on the first 5% contributed
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with FSA and HSA options
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 3 weeks PTO (vacation and sick combined)
• 8 paid holidays
• Manufacturer training and certification support
• Structured advancement path toward Foreman and Superintendent

About LINX

Founded in 2003 by working industry practitioners, LINX has grown from a single Denver office into a national commercial low voltage contractor with active markets across the country.

Our Enterprise division installs and supports structured cabling, fiber, and network infrastructure inside corporate offices, hospitals, K-12 and higher education campuses, and small data centers. Lead Technicians who can run a crew and hold a schedule are the backbone of that growth, and this role is a direct pipeline into Foreman and Superintendent positions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Posting Deadline

This job posting is open until filled and may close at any time without notice.