Rollout Technician

Wachter, Inc.; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per-Diem $125/day for food and lodging

Company vehicle provided

Job summary

Wachter, Inc. is seeking a Rollout Fiber Technician to pull and terminate fiber cabling and install network equipment across the United States. You will travel with a partner, work 7 pm–7 am, and support multiple sites on each project.

The role requires strict safety practices and the ability to lift 50+ pounds, access cramped spaces, and operate a scissor lift. The position involves extensive travel nationwide, with orientation in Lowell, AR for new hires.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Data Cable Technician.
• Available for extensive travel nationwide.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Able to lift and carry 50 pounds or more multiple times per shift.
• Able to work in cramped spaces.
• Hours of project 7 pm - 7 am 5 days a week.
• Ability and willingness to travel to Lowell, AR for new hire orientation.
• 100% travel of the USA
• Ability to operate a scissor lift; and ability to work at heights.
• Fill out the work order and manage tools provided by the office.
• Abide by PPE requirements; provide own steel-toed boots.
• Tools required by technicians: hand tools, screwdrivers, snips, punch down, toner and probe, pliers, adjustable wrenches, joint pliers, lineman pliers.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in last three years.

Responsibilities

• Pull and terminate low voltage cable.
• Install network equipment within commercial settings.
• Follow instructions and codes when pulling cable.
• Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit work.
• Ensure cables are neatly tied and bundled per safety regulations.
• Install cable support structures such as j-hooks and cable racks.
• Test to ensure all installed cable systems and devices are operational.
• Troubleshoot issues with the cable network.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Adhere to project safety requirements as set by Wachter, customers, or OSHA.

Skills

Data cable installation

Wiring and termination

Travel readiness

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Tools

Hand tools

Screwdrivers

Punch down

Toner and probe

Pliers & wrenches

Lineman pliers

Scissor lift operation

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 a Rollout Fiber Technician to work at various locations across the United States. The job will consist of pulling several fibers per location and terminating multiple strands at both sites per fiber pulled.

We are seeking a self-starter who is able to work well with a partner 6 days a week. The Rollout Fiber Technician will be teamed up with a partner who will travel and work with them for the duration of the project.

Benefits:

• Per-Diem paid $125 a day for food and lodging.
• Company vehicle provided (traveling with a partner)

Requirements:

• Experience as a Data Cable Technician.
• Available for extensive travel nationwide.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Able to lift and carry 50 pounds or more multiple times per shift.
• Ability to work in cramped spaces.
• Hours of project 7 pm - 7 am 5 days a week.
• Ability and willingness to travel to Lowell, AR for new hire orientation.
• 100% travel of the USA
• Ability to operate a scissor lift; and ability to work at heights.
• Able to fill out the work order and take care of the tools provided by the office to do the job.
• Abide by PPE requirements. Company provides hard hat, vest, and safety glasses. Must provide your own steel-toed boots.
• Tools required by the technicians: hand tools, screwdrivers (both standard and Phillips), snips, punch down (impact), toner and probe, pliers, adjustable wrenches, joint pliers, and lineman pliers.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.

Responsibilities:

• Pull and terminate low voltage cable.
• Installing network equipment within commercial settings.
• Follow instructions and code when pulling cable.
• Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit work.
• Ensuring all cables are neatly tied and bundled according to safety regulations.
• Installing of cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and inner duct.
• 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.
• Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA.
• Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.

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.