Low Voltage Project Technician
Dallas, TX
Local Business Unit (LBU) – Dallas, TX /
Contract/Temp /
On-site
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. Candidates should have the willingness to learn and help in other structured cabling environments if needed. This position requires technicians to travel up to 99% 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 Package: Company Paid!
- Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits--No premium cost!
- Life, AD&D and LTD insurance
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Teladoc, TriaHealth, Legal and Identity Theft Monitoring
- 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 employment
Requirements:
- Experience as a Low Voltage Cable Technician.
- Current valid Texas (TXDPS) driver's license required.
- Must be a licensed security installer by the state of Texas.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams of technicians on multi-week projects.
- Available and willing for extensive travel nationwide.
- Flexible and willing to work on-call, day, night, weekend, or overtime shifts as the job requires.
- Able to lead small teams (2 to 3 people).
- 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, Fire Alarm and data cabling is a plus.
- Knowledge of CAT6 cabling and installation of small equipment (switches/brides/cameras).
- Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written.
- Ability to consistently complete projects within budget, on time, and in a safe manner.
- Proficient with the use of computers, including email, spreadsheets, PDF documentation, and databases Microsoft Office programs.
- 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.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills; this position frequently requires customer and General Contract interactions.
- 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, all industry hand tools, and PPE.
- Reliable transportation with required insurance coverage.
- Must have knowledge of cabling infrastructure.
- Experience in conduit installation is a plus.
- Execute advanced troubleshooting skills.
- 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 structured cabling systems in retail environments.
- 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.
- Assist with pre-installation opportunities by designing and planning technical solutions.
- Installing of cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and innerduct.
- Repairing 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 regard to workmanship, customer relations, coworkers, behavior, and appearance.
$20 - $40 an hour
Based on qualifications and experience.
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.
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.
