Low Voltage Foreman

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 Traveling Foreman for large construction and remodel project work at various distribution and fulfillment center locations across the United States. Candidates should have experience leading jobs with data, voice, alarm, video, and paging systems.  

We seek self-motivated and reliable technicians 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. 

• Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits  
• Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance 
• Paid Vacation and Holidays 
• Teladoc & TriaHealth 
• Company-Matched 401K 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 vehicles could be provided after an initial 2-4 weeks of employment 

• Experience as a Low Voltage Cable Technician.  
• Data Cable Technician with CAT6 cabling, fiber optic, 24v, and 70v paging systems experience. 
• Knowledge and experience with CCTV, Security Systems, and Alarm Systems is a plus.   
• Industry-specific certifications are a huge plus (BICSI, NEC, TIA/EIA). Please list certifications if any.  
• Available and willing for extensive travel nationwide. 
• Duration of each project last 1-6 months. Once completed you would move on to the next project location.
• Flexible and willing to work on-call, day, night, or weekend shifts as the jobs require. 
• The duration of each project could last 1-6 months, once completed travel to the next job site location. 
• A typical work week will average 50-60 hours a week depending on job site requirements and deadlines.   
• Experience reading blueprints and site maps.  
• Experience in conduit installation is a plus.  
• Knowledgeable in multiple termination types for multi-mode and single-mode fibers.  
• Knowledgeable in closeouts and MDFs. 
• Ability to work in cramped spaces.  
• Ability to operate a BOOM or scissor lift, and ability to work at heights 40 plus feet. 
• Must have basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation.  
• Knowledge of cabling infrastructure.  
• Proficient with the use of smartphones, computers, including email, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent customer relationship and communication skills with Project Managers; verbal and written. 
• Comfortable working unsupervised and with teams of 4 to 20 other technicians. 
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.  

• Installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of various cabling infrastructure.   
• Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings up to 2,000,000 sq ft, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit work.   
• Ensuring all cables are neatly tied and bundled according to safety regulations.   
• Install cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and innerduct.   
• Repair cable poles and towers.   
• Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed cable systems and component devices are operational.   
• Troubleshoot issues with cable networks to ensure the proper functioning and to ensure the system meets local, county, state, or federal codes; legal and/or insurance requirements.   
• Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA.  
• Provide regular updates to Project Management on project status and current objectives.    
• Lead small crews of 2-8 technicians by providing daily instruction and training, as needed. 

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.