Wachter is hiring a
Low Voltage Foreman

Summary

The job is for a Low Voltage Traveling Foreman at Wachter, a family-owned company since 1930. The role involves traveling across the US to work on large construction projects with data, voice, alarm, video, and paging systems. The employee will install, troubleshoot, and maintain various cabling infrastructure. Competitive pay and exceptional benefits are offered.

Requirements

• Experience as a Low Voltage Cable Technician
• Data Cable Technician with CAT6 cabling, fiber optic, 24v, and 70v paging systems experience
• Available and willing for extensive travel nationwide

Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• 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