About the role
Why Wachter?
- Full-time work
- Competitive Compensation based on experience
- Paid weekly
- Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required
- Company vehicle provided, in some cases, after initial 2-4 weeks of employment
- 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 environment
Benefits Package - Company Paid!
- Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
- Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings
What You Will Do
- Lead Crews: Direct 4 to 20 low-voltage technicians on massive commercial sites (500k to 2M+ sq ft).
- Stay Hands-On: Oversee and assist with Cat6, single-mode, and multi-mode fiber installations.
- Manage Buildouts: Own the planning for MDF/IDF layouts, cable pathways, and print reading.
- Coordinate Tech: Install and supervise paging, wireless/AP, CCTV, and access control systems.
- Daily Operations: Plan manpower, set production goals, and coordinate with other on-site trades.
- Site Safety & Admin: Enforce safety compliance, track inventory, and submit daily spreadsheet updates.
What You Bring
- Experience: 5+ years in low-voltage data cabling, with proven experience as a Lead or Foreman.
- Technical Skills: Mastery of Cat6/Fiber termination, testing, and structural print reading.
- Equipment Savvy: Comfortable operating 40 to 60-foot boom and scissor lifts.
- Tech Literacy: Proficient with smartphones, emails, and Excel/Microsoft Office tools.
- Logistics: Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, basic tools, and reliable transport.
Work Schedule & Travel
- Must be willing to travel extensively to project sites.
- Must be comfortable working 50 to 60-hour weeks.
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.