Traveling Low Voltage Lead Technician- Elite Camera-Automation Team

Job description

***Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!*** Are you ready to join an elite tier of technicians? **Wachter is seeking an Elite Data Cable Technician** to join our premier low-voltage team on a long-term project involving advanced robotics and cutting-edge conveyor systems. This is a unique opportunity for a "road warrior" to join an exclusive group of technicians—if you have the drive, we will even pay for your **climbing school, certification, and gear.** 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. ### 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 - Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required. - Drive time and mileage paid for use of a personal vehicle when travel is required. ### What Makes This Role Elite? - **Unique Challenges:** Perform precision boom lift maneuvering and voluntary vertical steel structure climbing. - **Advanced Environment:** Work daily alongside advanced robotics and next-gen conveyor systems. - **Exclusive Status:** Join a small, specialized group of climbers within Wachter’s elite low-voltage division. - **Paid Training:** For the right candidate, Wachter covers the cost of climbing school, certifications, and high-end climbing gear. ### Core Responsiblitlies: - **Precision Installation:** Install structured cabling (CAT5e and Fiber Optic) with extreme neatness and adherence to bundling safety regulations. - **High-Altitude Maneuvering:** Expertly operate boom and scissor lifts to reach tight areas and heights. - **On-the-Job Learning:** Expand your skills with OJT for CCTV, IP Video, Physical Access Control, and Wireless LAN infrastructure. - **Collaboration:** Work in harmony with multiple trades to meet tight timelines and project scopes. - **Safety First:** Strictly adhere to Wachter, customer, and OSHA safety standards. ### What You Bring to the Team: - **Technical Expertise:** Proven experience with CAT5e, fiber optics, and networking. - **Industry Knowledge:** Familiarity with NEC, TIA/EIA, and BICSI standards. (Certs like Systimax, Panduit, or Corning are a huge plus!) - **Field Skills:** Ability to read blueprints/site maps; conduit installation experience is a plus. - **Soft Skills:** Strong people skills and the ability to thrive under tight deadlines. - **Tools & Mobility:** You own basic telecom tools/PPE and have reliable transportation. ### Schedule and Travel Requirements: - **Road Warrior Spirit:** Must be available for extensive travel (6–8 weeks at a time). - **Ultimate Flexibility:** Willing to work on-call, early mornings, nights, and weekends as project requirements shift. - **Driving Record:** Valid driver’s license with a clean record (no DUI/DWI within the last 3 years).