Salary Range: 20 to 24 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path! 

Traveling Technician (50–60 Hours/Week)

Have you lead other Technicians before? 2+years experience?

If you thrive in the fast-paced environment of 500k+ sq. ft. distribution centers and don’t mind the travel, this is the role for you. We’re looking for a hard-working Technician to coordinate daily tasks with the Foreman, operate 40ft+ lifts, and keep our installations on track. We offer steady OT and the chance to run crews on some of the biggest builds in the country.

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. 

Why Wachter?

Full-time work
Competitive Compensation based on experience
Paid weekly
Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required
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
MD Live, TriaHealth, Legal Shield
Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings

Qualifications:

2–5+ years of low-voltage or data cabling experience
Strong Cat6 and fiber termination and testing skills
Experience with paging, wireless/AP cabling, CCTV, and access control cabling
Ability to read prints and work with minimal supervision
Comfortable working at height and in large warehouse environments
Ability to work independently or support small crews
Proficient with smartphones, email, and basic spreadsheets
Basic telecommunications tools, PPE, and reliable transportation
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
Willingness to travel extensively and work 50–60 hour weeks

Key Responsibilities May Include:

Install, terminate, and test Cat6 and fiber (single-mode and multi-mode) cabling
Perform paging, wireless/AP cabling, CCTV, and access control cabling
Lead and support small crews of 2–4 technicians as a working lead when assigned
Build and dress MDFs, IDFs, racks, patch panels, and cable management
Install cable pathways including J-hooks, ladder rack, innerduct, and tray
Operate boom and scissor lifts (40+ ft work)
Troubleshoot cabling and system issues
Ensure cables are neatly dressed, labeled, and installed per standards
Provide daily progress updates to the Lead or Foreman
Follow all safety, quality, and site requirements

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.

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Why Wachter?

Benefits Package: Company Paid!

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