Traveling Low-Voltage Data Tech Lead

Wachter, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time work

Competitive Compensation

Paid weekly

Per-Diem for travel

Travel time paid

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Certification opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Wachter, Inc. in Columbus seeks a Traveling Technician to coordinate daily tasks, install Cat6 and fiber cabling, and lead small crews on large-scale installations. Expect 50-60 hour weeks with extensive travel, and paid overtime with a strong benefits package.

You will work with foremen, operate 40ft+ lifts, read prints, and maintain high safety and quality standards while supporting projects across major distribution centers.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of low-voltage or data cabling experience.
• Strong Cat6 and fiber termination and testing skills.
• Experience with paging, wireless/AP cabling, CCTV, and access control cabling.
• Ability to read prints and work with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable working at height and in large warehouse environments.
• Ability to work independently or support small crews.
• Proficient with smartphones, email, and basic spreadsheets.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work 50-60 hour weeks.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, and test Cat6 and fiber cabling.
• Perform paging, wireless/AP cabling, CCTV, and access control cabling.
• Lead and support small crews of 2-4 technicians as a working lead when assigned.
• Build and dress MDFs, IDFs, racks, patch panels, and cable management.
• Install cable pathways including J-hooks, ladder rack, innerduct, and tray.
• Operate boom and scissor lifts (40+ ft work).
• Troubleshoot cabling and system issues.
• Ensure cables are neatly dressed, labeled, and installed per standards.
• Provide daily progress updates to the Lead or Foreman.
• Follow all safety, quality, and site requirements.

Skills

Low-voltage cabling

Data cabling

Project coordination

Reads prints

Tools

Cat6 termination

Fiber termination

CCTV cabling

Access control cabling

Job description

Wachter, Inc. in Columbus seeks a Traveling Technician to coordinate daily tasks, install Cat6 and fiber cabling, and lead small crews on large-scale installations. Expect 50-60 hour weeks with extensive travel, and paid overtime with a strong benefits package.

You will work with foremen, operate 40ft+ lifts, read prints, and maintain high safety and quality standards while supporting projects across major distribution centers.