Traveling Low Voltage Data Technician II

Job Description

Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!

Traveling Technician (50–60 Hours/Week)

Have you lead other Technicians before? 2+years experience?

If you thrive in the fast-paced environment of 500k+ sq. ft. distribution centers and don’t mind the travel, this is the role for you. We’re looking for a hard-working Technician to coordinate daily tasks with the Foreman, operate 40ft+ lifts, and keep our installations on track. We offer steady OT and the chance to run crews on some of the biggest builds in the country.

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. Why Wachter?

Full-time work

Competitive Compensation based on experience

Paid weekly

Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required

Drive time and mileage paid for use of personal vehicle when travel is required

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Opportunities for certification and career advancement

Supportive team environmentBenefits Package: Company Paid!

Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits

Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

MD Live, TriaHealth, Legal Shield

Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement SavingsQualifications:

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

Basic telecommunications tools, PPE, and reliable transportation

Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

Willingness to travel extensively and work 50–60 hour weeksKey Responsibilities May Include:

Install, terminate, and test Cat6 and fiber (single-mode and multi-mode) 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

Pay is based on experience and qualifications.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Full-time