Low Voltage Service Technician

Wachter, Inc.
Alexandria, LA
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in low voltage cabling and are comfortable with flexible, on-call work arrangements.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on low voltage cabling experience and a history of independent work
    — “self-motivated and reliable technicians for service and special installation projects, who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job”
  • Individuals who value company investment in employees and are open to long-term employment
    — “long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates”
  • Technicians who are comfortable with variable schedules and travel across regions
    — “regional travel within a 2 to 4 hours radius is required daily”

Things to consider

  • This role may require frequent travel and overnight stays for extended projects
    — “travel beyond 4 hours will be required occasionally and may require hotel stays”
  • Candidates must be prepared for irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and early mornings
    — “flexible and willing to work on-call, early morning, day, night, and weekend shifts”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with CAT5e, fiber optics, and network systems in your resume and interview responses
    — “Data Cable Technician with CAT5e, fiber optic, and network experience”
  • Highlight any certifications in BICSI, Systimax, Panduit, Beldon, or Corning
    — “Industry-specific certifications (BICSI, Systimax, Panduit, Beldon, Corning) are a huge plus”
  • Showcase your ability to work in cramped spaces and at heights during interviews
    — “Ability to work in cramped spaces. Ability to operate a BOOM or scissor lift, and ability to work at heights”
  • Demonstrate your understanding of cable support structures and safety regulations
    — “Installing of cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and innerduct”
Pace · VariedCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of various cabling infrastructure
  • neatly tying and bundling cables
  • operational cable systems and component devices
  • troubleshooting cable network issues
Typical background
data cable techniciannetwork experiencecabling infrastructure

Skills & requirements

Required

Data Cable TechnicianCat5eFiber OpticNetwork ExperienceCabling InfrastructureTroubleshootingMaintenanceTelephonyCCTVPoint-of-sale EquipmentCustomer Relationship And Communication SkillsCable Support StructuresCable TestsConduit Installation

Preferred

BicsiSystimaxPanduitBeldonCorning

Stack & domain

Data Cable TechnicianCat5eFiber OpticNetworkTelephonyCCTVPoint-of-sale EquipmentCustomer RelationshipCommunicationProblem SolvingBicsiSystimaxPanduitBeldonCorningLow VoltageCablingNetworking

About the role

Original posting from Wachter, Inc. via Lever

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 Service Technicians for service work at various locations across the United States. 

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 
  • 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 
  • Company vehicles could be provided after an initial 2-4 weeks of employment 

Requirements::

  • Data Cable Technician with CAT5e, fiber optic, and network experience.  
  • Industry-specific certifications (BICSI, Systimax, Panduit, Beldon, Corning) are a huge plus. 
  • Duration and schedule of hours will vary daily.  Example: Some days will be 0-4 hour shifts, while other days shifts could be 10-14 hours. Shifts can occur in early mornings, nights, and weekends depending on the customer’s requirements and scope of work. 
  • Flexible and willing to work on-call, early morning, day, night, and weekend shifts depending on the requirements of the job. 
  • Regional travel within a 2 to 4 hours radius is required daily. Travel beyond 4 hours will be required occasionally and may require hotel stays. 
  • Extended travel away from home may be necessary, typically not exceeding 1-2 weeks in duration. 
  • Experience in low voltage cabling, smart hands network replacement, telephony, CCTV, and point-of-sale equipment is a plus. 
  • Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written. 
  • Knowledgeable in identifying independent colors and learning color codes. 
  • Ability to work in cramped spaces. 
  • Ability to operate a BOOM or scissor lift, and ability to work at heights. 
  • Has basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation. 
  • Must have knowledge of cabling infrastructure.  
  • Experience in conduit installation is a plus.  
  • 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 cabling infrastructure.  
  • 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.  
  • Installing of cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and innerduct. 
  • Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed cable systems and component devices are operational.  
  • Troubleshoot issues with the cable network. 

Compensation:

Based on 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.

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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.

Source: Wachter, Inc. careers (Lever)

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